Well, he certainly has made the SteppIr completely accessible. I agree there aren't enough people out there who care or really "get it" when it comes to the need for accessibility. Kris -----Original Message----- From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Lou Kolb Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 9:27 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: SteppIr Antenna Update Not to mention the fact that Rob is a great guy who is doing much to increase ham radio accessibility. He deserves our business and support. Lou Kolb Voice-over Artist: Radio/TV Ads, Video narrations Messages On-hold: www.loukolb.com ----- 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 > >