I'd vote for the Kenwood TS590 first.  If budget does not allow for 
that, then go with the TS480 SAT.

Both have excellent voice synthesizer output regarding rig functions, etc., 
although the TS590 is better.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronald E. Milliman" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:01 PM
Subject: Recommended blind accessible HF and VHF transceivers


> Okay, guys & Gals,
>
> Now, I am asking for your recommendations for blind-user accessible HF and
> VHF rigs.  I am interested in only fairly late models, not necessarily the
> very newest, hottest things on the ham market, but I am open to anything
> you recommend within the last five years or so to date.  While money is
> always a consideration, accessibility and ease of use are more important 
> to
> me than price.
>
> Ron, AC4HM
>