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Re: Question about accessible antenna tuners
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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:44:11 -0400
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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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