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Just to let you all know that the ChatterVox voice Amplifier worked flawless as I spoke at the PD support group today. I'm still learning how to adjust the volume (on HI it could prolly blast the listener into outer space) <grin> Also, it'll take a while to get used to the fact that the sound of my voice changes a bit as I turn or move as the sound bounces off nearby object. Otherwise, there was fairly natural sounding speech, which of course was the purpose of my investing in this type of machine. I wanted to be heard by anyone I spoke to, and tho it felt and looked kinda like I was wearing a big potato on my belt (lol) it's STILL worth it 'cause I am now able to communicate with ANYONE! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Barb_MSN <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, November 19, 1999 9:48 PM Subject: Got 2nd Speech Amplifier >Dear List-family.... > >Just to let ya all know that today I received the second speech >amplifier I've ordered this week. THIS one is the "ChatterVox" >(that's right - "VOX"), made by Siemans, and ordered thru Medical >West. (read down for info re Med. West) > >While this unit's extremely unflattering to the female figure >(it's like wearing a 10 pound fanny-pack in shades of an icky >neutral and chrome color (goes SO good with my clothes) <NOT>. >(grin). > >But HEY -it works and works WELL. MUCH better, in my opinion, >than the original unit I'd ordered from Bruce Med. Supplies. >Also, since I got the machine with head set rather than the >transdermal unit (an error on the part of the order-taker at >Siemans, since I'd ordered the transdermal), the attached >microphone tracks my mouth as I speak. > >The transdermal unit sticks to one's neck and is stationary, I >gather from the literature. > >Anyway... I've pretty much decided that I'll make an effort to >adapt a good attitude and be grateful that at LAST I will be >HEARD, who CARES that I'll resemble a potato in the middle! >Yeah.... a potato in a Nordstrom's dress! <giggle> > >Ohh... before I forget.. this device costs $249, and so far is >worth the investment. Also, this device is a Medicare approved >item at this time. >Info regarding the ChatterVox follows: > >Medical West Healthcare Center- >Ask for Deborah Guyer, M.A. CCC-SLP >444 South Brentwood Blvd. >Clayton, MO 63105 >(800) 489-1888 > >Barb Mallut >[log in to unmask]