Hi Ed,
No I can't remember what brand of rotator I have, definitely not a ham. I
have 5 wires not 8. maybe the device will have to stay with you, at this
time. I must admit I never thought about how many wires were involved. As
the rotator is not turning the beams at the moment, and won't know more
until the Rotator is at ground level, there also is a possibility that a new
rotator might be the order of the day. I was getting excited about a device
to indicate direction, so if there is uncertainty about working with my
model of rotator or future Rotator, maybe best for me to wait and see what
happens. I really thank you for making the offer, best to be sure that
equipment is going to work.
73
Trevor. VK6YJ.
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
Sent: Thursday, 12 May 2011 1:18 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
Hi Trevor, I was checking the instructional tape that comes with the control
and it is for a ham M rotor. Is that what you have? I guess it don't work
for other rotors. I have a rotor made by Hy-gain and it does work with it.
My rotor is like a Ham M it uses a 8 wire cable.Let me know.
73 Ed K7UC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Trevor Dawson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 8:57 PM
Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
> Ed, Thanks looking forward to receiving the device.
>
> As my details are in the Australian call book I have no trouble giving
> them to you on list.
>
> Address is:
> TJ Dawson
> 5 Garland Road
> Roleystone.
> Western Australia.
> 6111.
> Australia.
>
> E-Mail is [log in to unmask] if there is any questions.
>
>
> Anything we get from the States seems to come via UPS. Let me know
> costs etc.
>
> Once again thanks.
>
> 73
> Trevor. VK6YJ
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
> Sent: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 9:37 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>
> Trevor, if you want to send your mailing adress I will box it up and
> ship to you. I went and checked and I still have it. let me know how
> is the best way to ship, U P S or P. O. 73 Ed K7UC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Trevor Dawson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:59 PM
> Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>
>
>> Hi Ed,
>>
>> I would appreciate that let me know and we can swap relevant details etc.
>> certainly, if it is looking for a new home it has found one.
>>
>> 73
>> Trevor VK6YJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
>> Sent: Wednesday, 11 May 2011 1:32 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: For those that use Beam antennas on HF
>>
>> 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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