Hi!
I also have a TS-830 and am blind.
If I can help you in any way, just email me and, if necessary, I will call 
you on the phone to walk you through any problems you may have.
It is a great radio!
73
Lowell  W8QIY
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kolb" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 12:31 PM
Subject: ts 830


> Hi all,
>
> Thanks to the generosity of a rig-rich friend, I'm about to acquire a =
> Kenwood ts 830.  30 year old technology, of course, but in it's day, a =
> highly regarded radio.  I don't expect too much trouble mastering it =
> since everything is hard-switched.  But I know many of you have had =
> experience with this time-honored workhorse and I'd be interested to =
> hear any tips or other thoughts you might have regarding this rig.  I've =
> never really gotten to play with one for any  length of time and I'm =
> looking forward to it.  Thanks in advance for any comments.  Lou wa3mix