Trevor, I think that I may still have the one I got from Handi hams out in
my shop.which I'm not using any more, If you would like, I will look and
if so send it to you. 73
Ed K7UC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Trevor Dawson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 7:42 AM
Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
> Hi Steve and all,
>
> Below is the link that Nancy from Handihams mentioned in the reply I
> received re the Beam Direction Indicator.
>
> http://handiham.org/files/beam_direction_indicator.pdf
>
> I don't know what is in the circuit and diagrams yet I have not gone to
> the
> link, I might run it past a good friend of mine on the week end and see
> what he says. He is also licensed.
>
> Hope the above helps others.
>
> 73
>
> Trevor VK6YJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
> Sent: Tuesday, 10 May 2011 8:37 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>
> 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
>>
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