Operating a transceiver when you have no hand or finger movement can be somewhat difficult at times. I have found that amateur radio manufacturers don't really show any consideration for all the disabled radio amateurs in the world. Nearly all modern transceivers have tiny little knobs and buttons that are virtually impossible to use when you have no finger movement. I have found that the more basic radios that don't have as many buttons on them are easier to operate. One reasonably good example of this would be the Kenwood TS50. This radio has limited buttons and knobs on it and is reasonably easy to operate if you don't happen to have any finger movement . Having said this, the radio is quite basic and won't contain features such as antenna tuners, filters etc etc. If you have no finger movement, you should choose your radio very carefully so that you don't waste lots of money on something that you find difficult to use. Unfortunately, there aren't really many to choose from when it comes to ease of use. I find it easier to get someone to set fiddly little knobs to how you want them and then just leave them be.

Operating a microphone is a little easier. Luckily, there are plenty of microphones on the market that don't rely on much finger movement do operate them. Obviously, if you want to use a hand microphone, that is going to mean you need some kind of hand movements such as a thumb. However, if you use your vox system, you don't need to press any buttons. If you choose a desk microphone, you will find it much easier to operate since you can use the side of your hand to keep the button pressed down. An easier option would be to get yourself a good headset and use the vox system. I have found this to be by far the best system when using the radio and computer at the same time. A good-quality headset such as those manufactured by Heil do come at a price, but you have stacks of quality for your money.