Hi Trevor,

Could you post the link they gave you?  I don't currently need such a 
device, but it would  be nice to have the info handy for future reference.

73, Steve KW3A
On 5/10/2011 6:46 AM, Trevor Dawson wrote:
> Hi Tom,
>
> I followed up with Handihams re the Beam Location Indicator, they don't make
> them, but they have given me a link to the Schematic Diagrams etc. That is a
> good thing, all I have to do now is find someone that is prepared to build
> one locally.
>
> Just thought others might be interested about Handihams position on this
> device.
>
>
> 73
>
> Trevor.  Vk6YJ.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of tom behler
> Sent: Monday, 9 May 2011 8:18 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>
>      Trevor:
>
> When I used a tri-bander on my tower a few years ago, I had something called
> a "beam location indicator" from Handihams.  It is a little box that takes a
> 9-volt battery, with connections to your rotor box.
>
> The beam indication locator has a knob on the top that you set for your
> desired beam heading.  The unit gives out an audible tone that decreases in
> frequency as you get closer to your desired beam heading, as you adjust the
> controls on your rotor box, until it nulls out when you reach that heading.
>
> So, I simply labled the Beam Location Indicator box with direction markings,
> to tell me where to set the knob, and I was good to go.
>
> I believe the Beam Location Indicator is still available from Handihams for
> an approximate cost of $30 U.S.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Trevor Dawson"<[log in to unmask]>
> To:<[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2011 3:13 AM
> Subject: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>
>
>      Hi All,
>
> How are others getting around the ability to read the direction that your
> antennas are pointing?  In the Past, I have always taken the Glass from the
> control in the Shack, that way I can look at which way the needle is
> pointing. [Always hoping the information has been correct.] Is there
> anything that is more efficient. What are others doing? or is there an
> audible direction indicator around.
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Trevor VK6YJ
>