X-Message-Number: 24316
Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 16:27:37 -0700
From: James Swayze <>
Subject: Re: Frequency Licenses / Johnathon's use of walkie talkie
References: <>

>
>Message #24311
>From: 
>Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:22:40 -1000
>Subject: Re: CryoNet #24308 - #24310
>
>Hi everyone,Thought I might remind Cryonet readers who might be thinking
>about geting one of these (Walkie Talkigs/Watches) that James is now
>useing, To check the manuals good! If I'am correct, I belive the F.C.C
>will be asking you for a 75.00 Lic-fee to use some of the G.M.R.S Chals
>that go more than a few miles . What I am also saying  here,Is to really
>check the new models,Some of these walkie talkigs have the power to go
>as for as 5 or 10 miles if your on water. Read the manuals good and
>check with the F.C.C so you don;t recive a (BILL) for 75.00 for the use
>of some of these Chals 1-21 The F.C.C gets a notice I belive eveyone who
>buys a Walkie Talkigs that should be lic. People in similar situations
>as James should check to be on the safe side. However I must say, It
>sounds like a Great idea James and good luck Ronald Trumble  C.I. Member
>                          "Aloha"
>  
>
When I wrote my post my gadets had only just arrived and were yet 
unpacked so I hadn't had opportunity to read the manuals yet. However, 
not all is lost. From the manual it says that of the 22 frequencies 
these use less than half are requiring a license. Now I don't know if 
they'll simply anticipate my use and require it regardless but I plan to 
stay below freq. 15 denoted as just FRS, 15 and above that up to 22 is 
GMRS. This is of course unless I have an emergency that requires anyone 
available in earshot of any walkie talkie in my area to come to my aid 
in which case channel 20 is that ER channel. This last capability is 
actually an added bonus come to think of it.

Here is the chart.

Specifications
Channels available       22 FRS/GMRS Channels
Operating Frequency     UHF 462.5500 - 467.7125 MHz
Power Source               3.7v Lithium-Ion Battery (XB10)
Output Power (TX)        0.3W ERP maximum
Battery Life                 Varies per user
Range                         About 1.5 Miles

Ch.   Freq.
1      462.5625
2      462.5872
3      462.6125
4      462.6375
5      462.6625
6      462.6875
7      462.7125
8      467.5625
9      467.5875
10      467.6125
11      467.6375
12      467.6625
13      467.6875
14      467.7125
15      462.5500
16      462.5750
17      462.6000
18      462.6250
19      462.6500
*20      462.6750
21      462.7000
22      462.7250

James

>
>Message #24314
>Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 20:29:48 -0400
>From: "Jonathan Hinek" <>
>Subject: Re: Personal Alarms, walkie-talkies
>References: <>
>
>Swayze wrote on 6/30/2004, 5:00 AM:
>
> > So, I recommend these for anyone in a similar situation either being
> > cared for by a mobile active person [...]
> >
> > Here is the model I got shown here at the manufacturer's website
> > http://www.xactcommunication.com/items.asp?item_id=26
>
>I'm in a similar predicament, James, due to a muscular dystrophy known 
>as Duchenne that has left me quadriplegic from atrophy. I can barely 
>operate a rollerball mouse (but I'm of course grateful for that small 
>favor for as long as it lasts). I was wondering, are these devices 100% 
>voice activated, or do you need to be able to hit a 'wake' button to use 
>them? I doubt I'd be able to reach and press the button in most cases.
>  
>
Johnathan,

I am so sorry to learn this. I never want anyone to have to learn what 
this life is like. It sounds as if you are a bit more impaired than I as 
far as arm use goes. Unfortunately these do require a push-to-talk 
button to be pressed and they have others that are difficult enugh for 
me to knuckle about for changing frequency and switching modes. However, 
I bet that an electronics gadgeter could adapt them to your needs. If 
you are managing a roller mouse you have some button pressing capability 
for clicking, yes? But maybe it is best kept to near your hand rather 
than reaching? Here are some links to adaptive devices availabe. 
Unfortunately many can be quite expensive. There are even brain wave 
activation devices. Here are some url's to explore. Email me privately 
I'm sure we can brainstorm something. I'm good at adapting stuff to 
custom uses.

http://www.mindmaker.com/
http://www.mindmaker.com/newcom/
http://enablingdevices.com/home.aspx?session=adult
http://enablingdevices.com/viewproduct.aspx?id=235&session=adult

Just found this. It apparently allows one to make a wish list that 
someone may later find that feels capable of helping.


http://216.114.78.114/webcenter/sites/accessable/TwoCol.asp?SID=4317&N=On-Line%20Store
this is thier home page 
http://216.114.78.114/webcenter/sites/accessable/Home.asp?SID=4176&N=Home

Unfortunately I just failed at an attempt to contact these folks both 
email and phone. Something is wrong with their email address DNS and the 
phone is fast busy so maybe stear clear for now.

Here we go! Here is a huge page of links for assistive tech. 
http://www.vcu.edu/rrtcweb/techlink/iandr/links/AT.htm The kinds of tech 
I have in mind are mind link mice and switching capabilities both mind 
linked and elbo or cheek pad activated adapted to the comm device. Note: 
It seems my folks would have preferred the pendant devices but there was 
no way of knowing this before hand. This is probably due to the 
bulkiness of the wrist comms and wishing to have hands free for messy 
work that might damage the device.

Well I hope this gets you started. Maybe you're already well aware of 
these sources, I have no way of knowing. But I'd be happy to help 
wherever possible. I'm rather inventive and have desgined a ton of 
things for my own use whether devices or just methods for getting by 
with limited arm movemnts and paralyzed hands. Please contact me.

James

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