not motor driven.  It could be made usable.
I have thought about purchasing one but just haven't done it yet.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Fiorello" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:42 AM
Subject: elcraft


> Hi;
> Got curious about the newest and latest from elcraft and took a look at 
> their site and got distracted by their antennas.  I think Tom was 
> working with or talking to them about the buddy pole.  If one isn't 
> reading the instructions and looking at the probably color coded parts 
> how usable is the antenna?  There are bunches of radios that are usable 
> in various degrees but the antenna is the challenge.  Anyone know if 
> this thing is motor driven like the screw driver?  Does one have to go 
> out to the antenna to change bands?
> 
> -- 
> richard