I really think this option may be too costly, so am trying to think of alternative solutions to enable me to access the work. She receives dictation on standard cassette; I only have mini-cassette transcriber. She lives about 40 minutes away and I would prefer not to pick up tapes anyway.

I do have a digital dictation system, but without the doctor actually calling into it, I'm not sure how to re-record or is this possible? Any info appreciated. This lady transcribes a range of specialties and I would just love the experience. Thanks so much for everything you have to offer....(sometimes I'm just too ignorant to be true....)

Try visiting The Programmers Consortium. They are the developers of VoiceWare and WavPedal. WavPedal is a standalone device for controlling transcription of wave files and is relatively inexpensive.

VoiceWare, I believe, is the system at the other end that allows MDs to dictate into the system and makes the wave files.

From what I've read, there are multiple types of configurations and products that range from relatively inexpensive to full servers and internet interfaces which get more expensive. It probably wouldn't hurt to give them a call or E-mail them for more information.

Arleen

Arleen, thanks a bunch! I visited the site and have e-mailed with my questions. Sounds like this may be an option after all....thanks again.

By the way, how was Ally Monday night? (of course, I didn't get to watch it )

I see you live in North Alabama and I live in North Florida. If you can't work anything else out, e-mail me and I'll make a call to see if any of the standard size machines are still available. Cost of shipping shouldn't be too bad.

Thanks so much again, that is really just too nice! Have a great weekend.

I got my Sony microcassette (new) through the eBAY.com auction for only $85, with re-record. I noticed that there is a standard Dictaphone 2880 being auctioned now ... current bid on it $51.50. So far, I've had excellent results buying used equipment on that site ... (however, the Dictaphone 2880 I purchased I have sent back and the seller has refunded my money - he was really great about it - it died after 48 hours). The only Dictaphone repair person I could find wanted $90 to repair it, and also stated "get rid of it" because it has little 'rubber wheels' that go bad frequently. so ... my comments on Dictaphone. In any event, you might try the site for a good buy on used equipment. Just make sure prior to bidding, you check out the seller, email him, and make sure you have an understanding on return/money back situation. Good luck.

Thanks to all who have helped me with this.

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