Kris:

We are thinking of coming down to Missouri for a family visit sometime over 
the Christmas break, and now, I think a little side trip to your home QTH 
might just be in order!  (grin)

But don't worry:  we won't drop in on you.  Will give you lenty of notice.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: SteppIr Antenna Update


> Yeah, Tom, the vertical would give you 80 through 6 and then you could use
> your sloper or something for 160.  They really are neat.  If you have a 
> few
> minutes sometime when you are in this area, I'd love to show you mine.
>
> Kris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 10:15 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: SteppIr Antenna Update
>
>        Terrific, Kris!
>
> Now, you've got me wanting one of these antennas and the accessible 
> control
> box that goes with it.
>
> 73 de Kb8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kris Hickerson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 10:10 AM
> Subject: SteppIr Antenna Update
>
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>
>>
>> Just had to give you an update on the SteppIr control box speech board
>> that
>> Rob Santello has developed.  It is nothing short of great!
>>
>>
>>
>> I now know the purpose of every button on the control box and can use 
>> them
>> to tweak the antenna for optimal tuning.  In addition to being able to 
>> use
>> all the functions of the SteppIr box the speech on the accompanying
>> controller is completely customizeable.  It makes this great antenna even
>> better and you have the confidence of knowing exactly where you are and
>> what
>> you are doing.  If you already have a SteppIr, I would say this adaptive
>> unit is a must!  If you do not have a SteppIr but have considered one,
>> there
>> is now no reason you should not get one because you can now fully and
>> easily
>> use it.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have the vertical, but it is the same speech controller for the beam.
>> It's intuitive, completely customizeable and fun to use.  I'm going to
>> love
>> my SteppIr even more from now on I'm certain.  You can use the SteppIr
>> with
>> out this talking unit, but you are missing a lot of information and
>> functionality.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you would like more information contact Rob K6DQ.  He is on this list.
>> This is a device that makes one more piece of ham gear completely
>> accessible
>> for us.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Kris
>>
>>
>>
>