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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Good morning all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I have multiple amateur-radio transceivers which
may be programmed with computer software through a USB cable connection.
There already exists various software applications to perform those tasks,
however, most, if not all, are either inaccessable or very difficult to use by
blind amateur-radio operators.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>My goal is to develop software that is as easily
used by blind amateur-radio operators as it is by sighted users.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am a retired software developer so I believe I
can develop a suitable user interface, however, I need to overcome two major
challenges which I never encountered in my professional career. I am
hoping that someone out there can provide some direction as to where I can start
mastering the two following challenges.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>1. I have never written code to access external
devices via USB connections.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>2. I have no clue as to how to read/write to
external devices for which no technical details are available.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I need at least a starting point which I have been
unable to discover through several searches on the internet.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Any and all suggestions/assistance will be
appreciated! Thanks for your consideration!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>73 Bob AD8RJ</FONT></DIV>
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