Hi Fred,
I use a Vectronics VEC512 noise bridge to tune up my external manual tuner 
because you don't have to transmit a carrier to tune the rig and it works 
GREAT!  I'm not sure if the VEC512 is still available, but MFJ also makes 
the same noise bridge.
73
Bob Tinney, [log in to unmask], K8LR
Skype Name, bobtinn
Live Long and Prosper!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: External antenna tuner


>I have one, you'd need 1 of the audible tuning aides or the TW1 with the
> tone to tune it accurately, but with that I have done it. I mostly use 
> that
> tuner with the TS-520,  and the 706 if I use it in the house, with that
> audio feedback though I wouldn't even think about it.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Adams" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 4:01 PM
> Subject: External antenna tuner
>
>
>>  Do any of you guys use an external antenna tuner that has to be adjusted
>> manually and if so, how do you go about tuning it?  I have an automatic
>> tuner but I would like to know more about manual tuners and how to adjust
>> them. I am like many of you guys, totally blind.  Thanks much,
>>
>> Best wishes,
>>
>>
>> FRED ADAMS W4HC
>>    FIGHT TRUTH DECAY
>>
>