[Electronics-talk] Talking scale recommendations

cheez cheez at cox.net
Sun Aug 29 05:36:32 UTC 2010 

Hi, John:
Check the archives of this list.  I recall another lister was looking for a 
scale and there were quite a few good recommendations.  That may save you 
some research time and narrow the list.
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Samco" <jsamco at jps.net>
To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
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Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking scale recommendations


> Hi, John,
>
> I use a talking scale made by My Weigh called the Ultra Weight talking 
> scale. It comes in a 550 pound max weight limit and another with a 440 
> pound weight limnit. It is very simple to use and seems to have consistent 
> weight readouts. I don't recall where I purchased mine but I see Blind 
> Mice Mart has the 550 pound model along with a few others at
> http://www.blindmicemart.com/default.asp?dept_id=20603&nopopup=1
>
> You can probably search the internet for other vendors.
> HTH,
> Jeff
>
> At 03:17 PM 8/28/2010, you wrote:
>>I'm interested in buying a talking scale for measuring my weight. I know
>>there are now seveal on the market. I'm interested in a scale which is,
>>obviously, accessible, and is the most accurate. Anybody got any
>>recommendations?
>>
>>
>>John Riehl
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>>Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 5:59 PM
>>To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Weather Radio
>>
>>And sites such as http://radiotime.com carry NOAA feeds from various 
>>cities
>>and regions.
>>
>>Mike
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Mark J. Cadigan" <kramc11 at gmail.com>
>>To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances"
>><electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 9:22 AM
>>Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Weather Radio
>>
>>
>> > You can also tune into the local NOAA frequencies with a basic police
>> > scanner. That is what I do. I also use the scanner to listen to other
>> > things. It is quite interesting to hear what's going on in the 
>> > surrounding
>>
>> > community by the chatter on the police radios.
>> >
>> > ----- Original Message -----
>> > From: "Steve Johnson" <stevencjohnson at centurytel.net>
>> > To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
>> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> > Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 11:56 PM
>> > Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Weather Radio
>> >
>> >
>> >> Likewise, there are also units available that you can actually tune in
>> >> the
>> >> frequency of your nearest National Weather Service office where the
>> >> weather
>> >> information is transmitted from. I have one of these, live alone, and 
>> >> was
>> >> able to tune it in with no problem.  Very few buttons, and a great 
>> >> buy.
>> >> Also check the www.noaa.gov site for possible radios as well.  I 
>> >> believe
>> >> I
>> >> purchased mine at Radio Shack for about $40 as well.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps,
>> >> Steve
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> -----Original Message-----
>> >> From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> >> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of barb 
>> >> o'connor
>> >> Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 2:06 PM
>> >> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> >> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Weather Radio
>> >>
>> >> Debbie,
>> >>
>> >> I have the NOAA Midland Weather Radio.  I'm not sure of the model 
>> >> number,
>> >> however.
>> >>
>> >> I am happy with the radio.  My sighted husband programmed it and as 
>> >> long
>> >> as
>> >> the batteries are good, the settings are maintained.  There is an 800
>> >> number
>> >> to call to get the codes you need for the counties.  It's all 
>> >> automated
>> >> so,
>> >> that was my contribution to the programming.  I think we paid $39.95 
>> >> or
>> >> something like that for the radio.
>> >>
>> >> Should you decide to purchase a weather radio, the 800 number you 
>> >> would
>> >> need
>> >> to retrieve the county codes is:
>> >>
>> >> (888) 697-7263
>> >>
>> >> Hope this info helps you.
>> >>
>> >> Barb
>> >> ----- Original Message -----
>> >> From: "Debbi Williamson" <debbi107 at atlanticbb.net>
>> >> To: "'Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances'"
>> >> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> >> Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 9:57 PM
>> >> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Weather Radio
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> Hi,
>> >>>
>> >>> Am I remembering correctly that someone recently mentioned a NOAA
>> >>> weather
>> >>> radio on this list?  Can't find the message and don't remember who 
>> >>> sent
>> >>> it
>> >>> but it was recent and it seemed that they were talking about a 
>> >>> weather
>> >>> radio
>> >>> they were using and were pleased with?
>> >>>
>> >>>
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