Looking for a dual band (2m/440)

[scanfan22]

Hello,

I'm looking for a dual band handheld that would be good for someone with CP (cerebral palsy). I would imagine it would need a larger easy to push ptt button. I have a few pictures of an old cb handheld that worked for me. If anyone knows of an ht that would have this I would appreciate it.

 

[scanfan22]

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8987/dscn0050r.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6950/dscn0057i.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4383/dscn0056z.jpg

The above pictures show the type of PTT button that I like and can use with my disability.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[spock00]

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8987/dscn0050r.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/6950/dscn0057i.jpg
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4383/dscn0056z.jpg

The above pictures show the type of PTT button that I like and can use with my disability.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

I'll look for something with a button like that. Take Care.

 

[Squad10]

I'm not aware of a dual band portable with a large PTT button. Have you considered adding a pressure switch (tactical type used to activate laser pointer on a pistol) to an inside the radio PTT point on a dual band radio?

Tapeswitch offers them: Tapeswitch Corporation - Tactile and Tactical Remote Switches

 

[jparks29]

Adi at-600

 

[canav844]

Kenwood mics appear to have a distinctive larger button
Kenwood TM-D710A TMD710 APRS Mobile Radio

You may also want to look at Icom or Yaesu radios and then find a replacement commercial microphone replacement; you'll need to check for compatibility but commercial gear tends to offer bgger buttons and more feedback on the PTT

 

[N8IAA]

I'm sure that he mentioned a handheld radio. My suggestion would be to check out the speaker mics at a hamfest, or, a local club. See which one works the best for you. It might work better to squeeze the ptt on the mic than on the radio.
HTH,
Larry