Don:
I'll send you the MFJ 998 auto-tuner manual files in a separate e-mail.
Let me know if you get them ok.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Don Breda
Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:50 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Question about accessible antenna tuners
Tom I too would like that audio tutorial and pdf manual.
I am considering the mfj 998rt outdoor tuner as a possible future purchase
and if they follow the same accessibility guidelines that would probably
make the difference for me.
Don
On 8/19/2015 10:44 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Jim:
>
> The MFJ 998 auto-tuner is very blind accessible. The buttons are very
> self explanatory, with the exception of the "mode" button, which is
> not needed for basic tuner operation.
>
> I set up mine completely independently, once my sighted XYL helped me
> label the controls, and used the mode button to set the tuner for my
> Kenwood TS590.
>
> There is an audio manual for the tuner, plus a PDF file that I can
> send you if you want to go this route.
>
> I know that MFJ tends to be plagued by occasional quality control
> issues, but I have had my 998 for about 6 months now, and have had no
issues.
>
> Plus, that's what warranties are for.
>
> I know that several others on the list also use this tuner. They are
> Steve (KW3A), and Dave (W7OQ). There may be more too.
>
> So, you have a number of people to give you a hand.
>
> Regarding LDG, I have to say that I have become very disappointed in
> recent years regarding their approach to accessible ham products for the
blind.
> This is especially ironic in my view, since they did make the TW1 and
> TW2 talking SWR watt meters, which, although not top grade, still are
> helpful for basic shack operation and troubleshooting.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:12 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Question about accessible antenna tuners
>
> I have a question about the FMJ 998 auto tuner. How user friendly is
> it for blind folks? I recently purchased, then returned an LDGAT600
> Pro tuner to use with my ALS600 Amp because the LDG tuner not
> accessible far as I could tell though I only had it online a few
> minutes. Also, I found through an email which is the only way you can
> talk to LDG, that the LDG engineers said that blind people would not
> be able use that tuner. So that limits my operating space to where
> my SWR is best tolerated by the amp which is the best way but I am
interested in other people's solutions to this issue.
> Looking for a good auto-tuner that can handle 600 watts. 73, Jim
> WA6EKS
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