Here is Richard Oehm's contact information: Richard Oehm Oehm Electronics 2194C Galveston Avenue San Jose, California 95122-3617 telephone: (408) 971-6250 fax: (408) 271-9188 oehmelec@xxxxxxx In God We Trust, Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbra Piening" <debbra.piening@xxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 12:50 PM Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Hooray For The Optacon Would someone send me Richard Oehm's contact information? I'm new to the list and am familiar with only one technician. I'm all in favor of giving business to another Optacon user! Deb -----Original Message----- From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill English Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:50 PM To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Hooray For The Optacon Yes, Richard Oehm is said to be the best Optacon engineer and repair person available, and his prices are very fair. I'm very glad to have made contact with him. He is also blind, and an avid user of the Optacon, to read electronic schematics and view pictures. He recycles old Optacons, so think of him before you dispose of a broken one beyond repair. All My Best, Bill English MSFB Org ________________________________ From: H & C Arnold <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 12:47:46 PM Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Hooray For The Optacon My neighbor taught electronics at Sandhills Community College. So, he and my husband (alive at the time) got into my computer. There are two batteries in sort of a pack. We tried all the places around Raleigh, NC, but none knew where we could get an exact fit. I think I finally called Freedom Scientific, who put me in touch with a guy in California, whose name I don't recall. Finally, through the list here, I learned about Richard Oehm. There was the real answer, because he can replace the batteries, as well as do anything that an Optacon needs to make it go, as long as he can get materials. He's reasonable too. Since there are so few resources, he is to be commended that he does not goudge us. Naturally the work is expensive, but still reasonable enough for what it is and does. In God We Trust, Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <maryemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:26 AM Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Hooray For The Optacon To add to the wish list, does anyone know where the information about a battery is located on the battery? In other words, is a battery a regular Duracell, or nickel metal hydride? Mary to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. to view the list archives, go to: www.freelists.org/archives/optacon-l To unsubscribe at any time, just send a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject. Tell your friends about the list. They can subscribe by sending a message to: optacon-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "subscribe" (without the quotes) in the message subject.