For what it's worth, I too agree that LDG auto-tuners will do the job
well.  I have an LDG AT11MP auto-tuner, that I use with my IC718, and I love
it.  The folks from LDG will put an SWR indicator mod in there for you as
well if you explain that you're a blind ham, and could use it.

Of course, I don't think they make the AT11MP's any more, so now I guess you
would want to go with the Z100 or something like that.

Just my two cents worth here.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: kB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:13 AM
Subject: external tuners


> I second John's recommendation for the ldg tuner.  With a simple mod, (a
> little piezo buzzer across the indicator led), it works great.
> Also, you might consider the elecraft t1.  This is a very small 20 watt
> tuner which runs from a 9 volt battery.  All info is flashed with an
> led.  However, since this is generated by a processor within the unit, it
> is readable on various freqs through the  rig attached to it.  It is sent
> in slow cw, (approximately 5 wpm).  I have one, and it is a nice little
> tuner.  About the size of a pack of cigarettes.
> Comes as a kit, but there are builders listed on the elecraft web page.
> Hope this helps.
>