Trevor:

Well, that's too bad about Handihams not making the beam location indicators 
any more.

I guess in this day and age of computer rig control and interfacing, they 
felt their resources could be better used elsewhere.

When I got rid of my tower and beam two years ago, I donated my beam 
location indicator back to Handihams.  Now, I wish I hadn't because I'd let 
you have it!  (grin)

Anyway, keep us posted, and hopefully, you can get something going over 
there to determine beam headings.

73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor Dawson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF


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