Re: [Techno-Chat]: Icom IC-R30 Professional Wide-Band Radio Communications Receiver

[The wolf]

can it decode drm broadcasts?


On 1/6/2020 5:02 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:

Actually, at this stage of my learning processes, it would be wrong to call my 
article a “Review”. These were just a few ramblings and off-the-cuff 
observations.

I did neglect to explain what CW and CW Reverse modes do. So that oversight, I 
shall correct now.

CW, or, Carrier Wave, works similarly to the way sidebands work, although in 
the case of CW there is a modulated carrier wave, whereas with SSB (Single 
Sideband),there is no carrier wave at all. CW and CW reverse differ only 
slightly. But it’s useful to have both modes available. Usually, when somebody 
with eyes uses a radio in CW mode these days, they have access to wave form 
imagers. Thus it is a simple matter to tune for what’s known as “Zero Beat”. 
That is to say, the receiver and transmitter are tuned to precisely the same 
frequency. If you monitor a CW signal, you will find that the tone of the 
signal can be, to put it in layman’s terms, pitch-tuned. That is where Zero 
Beat comes in. Usually, if the receiver is tuned to the precise transmitted 
signal’s frequency, a morse key would cause the transmitter to emit tones at 
precisely the same frequency as the remote station.

In the case of CW Reverse, when you modify your frequency by increasing it, the 
reverse occurs. So, instead of decreasing in pitch when you tune up, the pitch 
of the tone you hear or see goes down, and visa versa. It is very uncommon to 
find a receiver these days which makes use of this kind of reception tuning. 
Where it comes into its own is when you have two very strong CW signals, both 
transmitting at the same time, on almost adjacent frequencies. By switching to 
CW Reverse mode, you can modify your centre, or “Spot” frequency so that, in 
reality, it differs from that of the remote station you’re tuning too, but it 
actually sounds exactly the same as if you were on the same frequency.

Many amateur radio tuners use a system which some call a “Clarifier”, (such as 
Yasue). Kenwood, for example, call the function “R.I.T.”, (Receive Incremental 
Tuning). So all Icom have done here is taken the function to the next stage. In 
effect, therefore, all CW Reverse amounts too is a posh name for a good 
old--fashioned R.I.T. system.

That’s a very crude explanation, but it just about sums up what the mode is 
used for.

This receiver also decodes many of the now used digital modes of transmission, 
amateur and commercial. For example, it can decode D-Star transmissions without 
breaking sweat.

I could continue to ecstorl the virtues of this radio for the next several 
hours. But I really don’t think I’ll do so. Right at the moment, if you don’t 
mind. It’s late, I’m tired and have a busy day ahead tomorrow. ;-)

Actually, last night I dispensed with my media centre in my bedroom and used 
this radio instead to listen to Smooth Radio on FM. I found the audio 
reproduction perfectly adequate for those times when one is drifting off to 
sleep, and not really fussy about audio sound quality.

It may even be that you are drifting off to sleep just reading or listening to 
this message. I certainly know how to waffle, don’t I! :-)

On 6 Jan 2020, at 14:20, Dane Trethowan  wrote:

Thank you for an interesting review.
I first heard about the Icom IC-r30 in October last year when a friend of mine 
mentioned a fully featured hand-held receiver had been available for some time 
of excellent quality with an excellent feature set.
I was anxious to find out more so I asked about and it didn’t take me long to 
discover that the Icom IC-R30 was already very well regarded and a star in its 
own right when it comes to handheld receivers which I had little regard for 
until this time.
It seemed therefore fitting that I should make an attempt to get to know a 
radio such as this so I bought one for my Birthday.
I echo many of the points by Gordon and I also agree that the IC-R30 is not a 
radio I will fully master overnight.
The equipment is feature rich without a doubt, like a car whose every nook and 
cranny is in occupation.
Some of the functions I think worth notting concern the wide variety of control 
the user has over the radio.
The IC-R630 has a 3.5MM jack above the USB socket on the right-hand side.
By default this jack will accept a standard pair of stereo headphones but 
that’s just the beginning.
The socket can be programmed to do several different thinks: act as an external 
speaker or line-out connection, as an external antenna connection etc.
Those who read Gordon’s review will know that this radio is able to receive the 
standard AM Broadcast Band, not a necessary quality perhaps in a receiver of 
this calibre but convenient all the same.
So what if I told you that Icom had actually gone a step further by including a 
lipstick aerial for the AM Broadcast Band inside the radio? How Icom managed to 
get anything extra into such a small body is beyond me but they managed and 
thus one can 

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Hello I am running in to a strange facebook issue
when ever I try to log in it wants me to change my password
so I change the password and atempt to log in and the same thing happens it 
again
any one else running in to this? at this point this issue is pritty much makes 
my facebook account useless
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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Price drop! Learn how to master Raspberry Pi 3 for under $20 - Android Authority

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g

my pay check comes on friday ugh.

On 7/24/2018 6:39 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:


This could be one of the biggest bargains all year.

Even if I only get a tiny proportion out of this bundle I’ll be more 
than satisfied.


I’ve been playing about with Raspberry Pi computers for more than 6 
years and have really enjoyed the experience, these little monsters 
are just so versatile and so incredible.


Note that the deal is only available until Thursday US Time.

https://www.androidauthority.com/raspberry-pi-hacker-888217/



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: A Review of the KiwiSDR: 10 kHz - 30 MHz Wideband Network SDR - rtl-sdr.com

[The wolf]

Hello I haven't found a way

personally I like websdr how ever the developer refuses to give it out

if we can get our hands on the server wich runs off of linux then we 
wouldn't have a problem


for what it is worth

I did email the folks who make the kiwi sdr software and they are going 
to try to impliment the changes soon I guess there was 1 other visually 
impaired person besides me that also requested that that be implimented


Hank



On 3/6/2018 12:02 PM, Don Breda wrote:


I really like sdr.hu but i must say and maybe I am missing something, 
there doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the bandwith on the 
receiver like you can on websdr.org.



Am I correct or am I missing something.


I don't necessarily want to listen to sideband with a 2 kc filter all 
the time on an sdr receiver especially when so many hams are running 
ESSB these days.



Don

w a 2 i w c



On 05-Mar-18 7:51 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

Hi!
I’ve spoken on list of the Kiwi Network SDR setup which I’ll be 
purchasing and setting up - Finally! - next month.
I’ll be keeping a log of my setup as I go through with it so in the 
meantime I’ve done a little Googling and found a review of the Kiwi 
SDR package which should straighten things out for those list members 
who either don’t know what I’m talking about or who wish to catch the 
Kiwi SDR fever themselves, enjoy!




https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-review-of-the-kiwisdr-10-khz-30-mhz-wideband-network-sdr/



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: A Review of the KiwiSDR: 10 kHz - 30 MHz Wideband Network SDR - rtl-sdr.com

[The wolf]

what about using nvda?

can you tell me how to do it in that screen reader??

Hank

On 3/5/2018 11:53 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

Actually there are ways around that.
With the Mac you can find the up/down buttons, turn cursor tracking 
off and vo-space on the up/down buttons respectively to tune up and 
down the band in the appropriate steps depending on where you are in 
the spectrum.
You also have other options you can click on in the same way say using 
+/-100KH~ or +/-1KHZ steps.
If you’re using a Windows sScreen reader then you have to make sure 
that the Focus doesn’t move back to the frequency entry box and how 
you do that depends on which Screen reader you’re using.
If you use JAWS then you can simulate a mouse click in JAWS Cursor 
mode to use the controls on the SDR.



On 6 Mar 2018, at 5:40 am, The wolf <hank.smith...@gmail.com 
<mailto:hank.smith...@gmail.com>> wrote:


I did also email the folks who make the software for that and they 
are aware of there needing to be a


way to tune up via the band tuning up and down the band using the 
keyboard

as it stands now you can only inter in frequencies
On 3/5/2018 5:51 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

        Hi!
I’ve spoken on list of the Kiwi Network SDR setup which I’ll be 
purchasing and setting up - Finally! - next month.
I’ll be keeping a log of my setup as I go through with it so in the 
meantime I’ve done a little Googling and found a review of the Kiwi 
SDR package which should straighten things out for those list 
members who either don’t know what I’m talking about or who wish to 
catch the Kiwi SDR fever themselves, enjoy!




https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-review-of-the-kiwisdr-10-khz-30-mhz-wideband-network-sdr/



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: A Review of the KiwiSDR: 10 kHz - 30 MHz Wideband Network SDR - rtl-sdr.com

[The wolf]

I did also email the folks who make the software for that and they are 
aware of there needing to be a


way to tune up via the band tuning up and down the band using the keyboard
as it stands now you can only inter in frequencies
On 3/5/2018 5:51 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

        Hi!
I’ve spoken on list of the Kiwi Network SDR setup which I’ll be 
purchasing and setting up - Finally! - next month.
I’ll be keeping a log of my setup as I go through with it so in the 
meantime I’ve done a little Googling and found a review of the Kiwi 
SDR package which should straighten things out for those list members 
who either don’t know what I’m talking about or who wish to catch the 
Kiwi SDR fever themselves, enjoy!




https://www.rtl-sdr.com/a-review-of-the-kiwisdr-10-khz-30-mhz-wideband-network-sdr/



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: The mysteries Of Microsoft's Skype

[The wolf]

they have a free account on that site?
I thought you had to pay with zoom.us?
thanks
Hank

On 1/31/2018 3:26 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
I know a lot of people who are talking about a new site offering audio 
and video conference facilities http://www.zoom.us and that’s only one 
site so I’m sure there are dozens of others.
According to those I’ve spoken to the audio and video attributes are 
entirely customisable or you can have the site do that work for you 
depending on your needs and that customisation is exactly what Skype 
lacks and everything else has, even my VOIP phone allows full 
customisation of audio depending on what sort of Network connection 
you have and the sort of phone system you’re running.



On 31 Jan 2018, at 8:44 pm, Gordon Smith > wrote:


Absolutely not. Microsoft faces stiff competition from several 
providers now and that, it has to be said, is no bad thing.




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On 31 Jan 2018, at 09:34, Dane Trethowan > wrote:


So we watch to see how this all plays out.

One thing is for certain, Skype no longer have the marketplace to 
themselves as they once did not all that long ago.



On 31/01/2018 8:16 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:
On my two new Minix machines, I logged into Windows using my 
Microsoft account and, before I know it, Skype is being installed 
and there’s no way to remove it. So yes, it’s now an integral part 
of Windows 10 it would appear. I have been anticipating that move 
ever since Microsoft acquired the Skype business. It makes sense, I 
guess, from their perspective to do that. Although I’m not sure it’s 
a very positive move from the consumer’s point of view.


After all, I know lots of people who use Windows, but have no 
inclination whatsoever to use Skype. They use Windows 10 Enterprise 
at work, a lot of them, and as I say, they can neither remove it, 
nor prevent it from activating when they power up their machines in 
the morning to begin their daily work.




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On 30 Jan 2018, at 20:38, Dane Trethowan > wrote:


Thanks and sorry as I didn’t pick up your point.


On 31 Jan 2018, at 7:13 am, Gordon Smith > wrote:


That’s what I was saying the other day.



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On 30 Jan 2018, at 19:29, Dane Trethowan > wrote:


Okay I’ve written on Skype before and as I delve the more I’m 
finding out.
For example if you have Microsoft Office 365 and its installed on a 
machine where you wish to use Skype then you cannot use the Classic 
Desktop version of Skype and as far as I know there’s no workaround 
to bypass this.


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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Humanware - Victor Reader Trek – talking book player & GPS - Victor Reader Talking Book Players (Stream & Stratus) - Blindness - Low Vision Aids for Macular Degeneration

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as long as the voc rehab agencies continue too purchase these devices 
there are going to be priced really high


pritty much 99.9 percent of blind people don't even make a income to 
aford these high end devices myself included


700.00 a month is my total income 581 of that money pays the rent

the rest has to cover everything utilities food for my guide dog the 
basic needs


thank god fore food stamps.

so the voc rehab agencies are getting them fore the clients
when all the funding dries up from the agencies it is going to  be 
really interesting to see what companies end up by going out of business.

I understand that this is a nitch market
but these AT companies can only do this fore so long
On 11/8/2017 7:11 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
Its tipical Humanware though really isn't it? Late to the party yet 
again.


There is a segment of the population that can't access an IOS or 
Android device so perhaps Humanware's device may be useful for those 
people.


What's the betting too that this device is using out of date hardware?



On 11/9/2017 5:47 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:

Hello everybody

Sadly, HumanWare has put their device beyond the reach of many, yet 
again. And not only that, but they’ve made it an untenable product, 
in my view. Everything it does, you can do via iOS and Android. That 
includes playing talking books and, I’m pretty sure, DAISY content.


Given that the main stream devices have so much more to offer than 
simply being a book player and a GPS navigator, I don’t really think 
they’re on to a winner this time.


Sure, the functionality is easy to use, and accessible. But then 
again, most people would find it just as easy to use a smart phone 
with GPS, and something to the tune of the Seeing Eye, (RNIB) Navigator.


But make up your own minds. I’m just expressing my humble opinion as 
somebody who is looking to start advising clients on this sort of 
ting professionally. My take on this is, sadly, it won’t last long.


http://store.humanware.com/heu/victor-reader-trek-talking-book-player-gps.html 
 





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Re: [Techno-Chat]: HamRadioAndVision - webSDR Accessibility

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any idea if this works on the rtl sdr?


On 10/17/2017 6:12 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Amazon To Launch Second Generation Alexa-powered Devices

[The wolf]

can you call other echo users from the alexa app on the phone?


On 10/2/2017 2:20 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:
I thought the Amazon Echo could already make phone calls and send 
messages but even so this new generation is a huge step forward.


I've found a new use for my Echo Dot, I have it paired to my Bose 
Soundlink Mini II and now use the echo as an Audible Book reader 
because the Echo has such a rich command set for navigating one's way 
through books, so convenient.




On 3/10/2017 1:57 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
On 31 October 2017, Amazon is to launch the new Alexa-powered Echo 
range of devices. I think the Dot and Tap launch on the same day.


The new Echo will have vastly improved sound, as it incorporates 
unique woofer and tweeters which will enhance the sound when 
streaming high quality audio.


The new speaker will have 360-º surround sound, providing a richly 
room-filling audio experience.


The microphones in the Echo have also been enhanced, along with a 
faster processor and better responsiveness.


But perhaps the most exciting new functionality is the ability to 
send messages, and make phone calls, all via your hands-free device. 
Speak it, and send it!


I’ve pre-ordered a new Echo, so we will see. Incidentally, the latest 
version of the Alexa app for Android and iOS has support already for 
the messaging and phone calls features.


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Re: [Techno-Chat]: FCC asks Apple to activate the iPhone's hidden FM radio to aid public safety - The Verge

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what issues are you running in to on the iphone?



On 10/2/2017 2:18 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:


Yes that's correct, "What's all the fuss about?"



On 3/10/2017 1:50 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
To my way of thinking, the FM radio stuff in iPhones, or any phones, 
for that matter, is a gimmick, pure and simple. It’s a gimmick that’s 
unnecessary and, to be honest, I really don’t see what the fuss is 
about.


Speaking personally, I’m getting out of iOS for the moment. I have an 
iPhone 5s still, and that’s going going the journey this week when I 
give up my primary mobile account. I’ll modify my mail signatures to 
cover this, because my number will change.


Anyway, as I said, I’m getting out off iOS for the moment. I feel 
that the operating system is now over-cluttered and has a lot of 
issues. For instance, why on earth can’t you attach a file to an 
E-Mail, from within Mail itself I mean, as you can with Android, 
MacOS and Windows? There are a few other issues which made me opt to 
get shot of my old iPhone. My great nephew wants it, and he’s welcome 
to it!


But anyway, as I say, my mobiles will be Android all the way for a while.

Actually I’ve got my eye on a Google Pixel2 which just blows the 
iPhone 8 right out of the water.


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On 2 Oct 2017, at 09:42, Dane Trethowan > wrote:


Actually I’m surprised at just how many phones there are out there on 
the market without FM radio facilities.
So the older phones have capabilities for FM radios? Up until now 
taken any talk of that with a grain of salt given just how much other 
rubbish we hear about iPhone these days.
As for a phone not having a FM radio being a critical point? I’m not 
sure I go along with that.
FM radio sets are so good and cheap these days so why not just go out 
and buy one, at a fraction of the cost of a new iPhone and surely - 
anyone preparing an emergency kit whilst travelling - would have some 
sort of radio on hand though I’m not sure I’d pick just a FM set, 
possibly something with multi bands such as a cheap and reliable 
World Band radio which can be held in the hand.
I can assure you that carrying one of these would be well worth it 
given the FM radios in phones - given my experience - just don’t 
perform too well, yep for local stuff there okay but - if disaster 
strikes - you may need something better than that.
Anyway its an interesting discussion and the whole idea of FM radios 
in phones hasn’t been abandoned, take the Nokia 3310 and the other 
Nokia Android phones which are around now, I believe they all have FM 
radio facilities.
Further to this - if you believe it absolutely critical that your 
iPhone have a FM radio - then a dock connector can be purchased to 
carry out this task.



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https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/28/16379316/fcc-iphone-fm-radio-activation-r
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Re: [Techno-Chat]: ots av?

[The wolf]

is the blind still using the program?

or is the accessibility broke bad enuff so the blind can't use it?
On 9/29/2017 6:12 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
Your version is Jurassic, so things will have changed. But since the 
year dot, it has been possible to use any format of audio file, 
especially Wave and MP3. Although best performance will always be 
accomplished using OTS files and, even better, using OTS album files.


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Hello I am using version

1.85.001

I did not see a place to import a m3u file just the ots library


On 9/11/2017 6:31 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
From memory, and it’s been a while since I used it, you can import it 
from the files menu. Which version are you testing with?


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Hello I am messing aroud with the ots av line of products can some 
one tell me how to load a m3u file in to ots av so I can play my 
playlist that I all ready created?


thanks

Hank



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: ots av?

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Hello I am using version

1.85.001

I did not see a place to import a m3u file just the ots library


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Hello I am messing aroud with the ots av line of products can some 
one tell me how to load a m3u file in to ots av so I can play my 
playlist that I all ready created?


thanks

Hank



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[Techno-Chat]: ots av?

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tell me how to load a m3u file in to ots av so I can play my playlist 
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thanks

Hank



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Re: [Techno-Chat]: More On ElBraille

[The wolf]

can you tell me how much this unit cost?


On 8/6/2017 11:31 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:

Hello everybody

OK, this came as a pleasant surprise on Friday. I’ve been loaned an 
ElBraille to play with by a local school’s V.I department who want me 
to conduct training after the summer recess with some of their 11 to 
18-year-old students, to teach them how to use the platform.


As I say, I received this on Friday and my initial impressions are 
that I have made a great choice when opting to buy one of these things 
at the time of Sight Village in the UK when the price was reduced by 
£220.00 as a promotion by the UK dealership of Freedom Scientific.


Anyway, to the point. I am finding that the JAWS command set is really 
very easy to memorise. Navigation using Braille commands isn’t 
something I’ve done much of until now under Windows. But I can’t 
believe how easily I’ve taken to it, and although I’ve only had the 
thing for 72 hours or so, it’s already seeming like such a natural and 
easy way to work.


Regarding the device itself, it’s just over 7-and-a-half inches long 
by 4 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep. The Focus 14 Blue fits snugly 
into the front of the device and, when it’s in its Eco-leather carry 
 case, the device and Focus just looks like one solid unit. There’s 
absolutely nothing clunky about it at all.


The SD card and Micro-SIM cards are easy to access, as are the host 
USB 3.0 port, mini HDMI slot, 3.5MM headphones/line out and Mic/Line 
in sockets.


Somewhat disappointingly, although definitely not a show-stopper, is 
that the mini HDMI interface does not appear to carry audio, although 
I will check that just to be sure. That would have been quite nice. I 
own a monitor with internal speakers which would have been terrific as 
a second sound device. But as I say, it’ isn't the end of the world if 
not.


The stereo speakers on the front of the device have a very nice sound 
to them, given the size of the device – much better than I was 
expecting. The systemic sounds and the vibration motor employ a 
totally separate system speaker, so that nothing interferes with audio 
playback. Speech is easy to disable and enable with just one keystroke.


The boot sounds, beeps and vibrations can be configured via the 
ElBraille main menu. Which is great for me personally. I often find 
myself working in environments where beeps and buzzes would be 
intrusive. So having the option to disable those is a plus.


The device takes about 20 seconds or so to boot from cold back into 
the Windows interface, and there is constant Braille and audio 
feedback throughout. In fact, the whole system is totally accessible. 
It comes supplied with an SD card backup of the base level system so 
that, should you find yourself really stuck and have to reinstall from 
the ground up, then you have a totally accessible means of doing so.


The ElBraille Emergency menu is reassuringly easy to access, and it’s 
self-Brailled and self-voiced. You do need to be careful if JAWS is 
running when you access that menu, as you’ll get double speech in that 
event.


Regarding network support, the device has full support for 
802.11/a/b/g/N/AC protocols, with dual band 4.2 and 5.0GHz support.


The Windows interface is in no way hacked or cut down. It’s just like 
a full-blown system. When I get mine, I plan to upgrade the OS by 
changing the product key, assuming that is possible, to give me access 
to all features of Windows 10 Professional. That said, I’m not sure 
that is actually necessary any longer, but I’m already enquiring about 
that.


Battery life is truly, truly excellent! I have the device connected 
directly to a Bluetooth® speaker, and also to WiFi. The manufacturer’s 
claims of 17 to 20 hours battery life, even under these conditions, 
are in no way exaggerated. Although I would obviously expect just a 
little less when connecting a USB 3.0 hard drive and high speed high 
capacity SanDisc SD media. But assuming that reduces life to 
approximately 15 hours, I could quite happily live with that as it’s 
way in excess of a normal working day.


One very small gripe is that the divide is not chargeable via USB. 
That said, there’s no need for a USB client port, so I guess that 
functionality would be superfluous.


Office support has been extremely well designed. The ElBraille menu 
incorporates options for all Office 2016 (Office 365), 2013 and 2010 
applications. So it’s really a breeze to run your production tools and 
to access reading materials.


There is direct support for audio listening modes, and there’s no 
reason whatsoever why one cannot install recording software such as 
the very excellent Sound Forge Professional. JAWS and NVDA have very 
good support for that software anyway, although I would imagine that 
for really advanced editing such as multitrack projects, dedicated 
JAWS scripting would be required.


I have been asked whether NVDA runs on this device. My response at 
this time is, I don’t 

Re: [Techno-Chat]: KNFB Reader

[The Wolf]

how would you scan text?

would you hold the item in front of the camera on the windows10 version?


On 3/9/2017 7:07 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

Hi!

I was very excited to hear about the launch of the KNFB Reader App for 
Windows so KNFB Reader is now nearly a truly cross-platform OCR system 
given the App is available for IOS, Android and now Windows 10.


I was able to contact one of the people responsible for the KNFB 
Reader and I asked about a possible version for Mac OS?


Unfortunately there are no plans for such a thing which is rather odd 
given that most Mac machines available today have built-in cameras 
which would make them very useable with such an App as KNFB Reader.


However the people who develop this App know their market so they 
obviously know what would be used and what wouldn't be.


I love the App and now use it on both my IOS and Android devices, I'll 
soon be using KNFB Reader on my Windows 10 Desktop, no matter what 
device you have so long as it runs Windows 10 then KNFB Reader should 
work.

Re: [Techno-Chat]: Andy, run Android on your Desktop

[The Wolf]

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it does work with talkback but u will have to have sited help setting it up.

I have used andy and a couple of other emulators

am still playing around with them but andy does work
On 1/30/2017 3:31 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

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I don't know just how useful - or even accessible - this Windows/Mac 
App could or would be so I'm posting the link to it here so you're all 
aware of what's around.
If someone does have the time to play around with Andy then let us 
know what you think and what you found.
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/system_tools/manage_external_devices/andy.cfm 

Re: [Techno-Chat]: Article: Pandora Premium to take on Spotify, Apple, early next year

[The Wolf]

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are you using spotify via your phone or via pc or mac?


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I guess the point here is that Pandora are concentrating on quantity 
over quality.


I too gladly subscribe to Radiotunes, not just for the quality of 
streams but the excellent variety of material available.


The disdavantage of Radiotunes here is that I cannot specifically tell 
Radiotunes what I want to hear, I have a few hundred music channels to 
select from and that's that, more than enough music.


I am also a subscriber to Spotify and they opffer me - not only high 
quality audio streams - but the ability to hear my audio offline.




On 12/12/2016 4:03 PM, Iaen Cordell wrote:
Interesting, the article shown did not talk about any increase in the 
quality of the streams.

I am a paid subscriber to radiotunes and they have a 320K stream.
Cheers


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To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Article: Pandora Premium to take on Spotify, 
Apple, early next year


The more options out there for music subscription and streaming then 
the better I'll be pleased, I like Pandora and Spotify though I've 
never gotten into Apple Music, with Pandora and Spotify around I see 
little point? .
http://www.radiotoday.com.au/news/whats-new/10170-pandora-premium-to-take-on-spotify.html 

[Techno-Chat]: thunder bird help

[The Wolf]

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Hello when ever I launch thunder bvird
it keeps wanting me to to set system integration when ever I launch 
thunder bird
I have it set to default programs fore my email can some one please 
please help me fix this?

thanks
Hank