Hi, Folks.  First, I'd like to say thanks to all who answered my 
questions about the TS-480SAT.  I sort of did things butt backwards 
and bought before I got all the facts, gambling on Kenwood's 
reputation on accessible rigs.  As it turned out, it was a good 
call.  Also, thanks for referring me to alternate sources for 
information regarding using this rig.  This is an awesome list.

Also, for future reference, how difficult or easy is it for a blind 
operator to open up the rig to put in various boards, such as the 
VGS1 or the 500 hertz filter?  I might do that stuff when I purchase 
rigs in the future.

Thanks in advance.--Matt, N1IBB.