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
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> 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