And, you can do the same thing with the baby brothers of the Yaesu G1000.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelvin Marsh" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: Accessible rotators?


> Hi Jim,
>
> You have a few options, and these are the ones I know about.
>
> I've written a review of the Yaesu G1000 controller at:
>
> http://active-elements.org/2013/01/18/yaesu-g-1000dxc/
>
> This Yaesu controller can be used if the glass is removed, giving access 
> to
> the pointer.
>
> Also, you can use the ProSysTel or Big Boy rotors, and these get as big as
> you like.  I use one for my SteppIR beam, and it is PC controlled.  I'll
> write a review one day!
>
> You can also check out www.hampod.com, as Rob supports the Hy-Gain rotors
> with his RotoReader.
>
> Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
>
> Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
>
> www.active-elements.org
>
> For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Gammon
> Sent: 04 April 2013 19:13
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Accessible rotators?
>
> Hello list.  I have the oppurtunity to acquire a crank up tower
> and am wondering what kind of accessible rotators people on this
> list are using, or ways of making rotators accessible? I used to
> have a HamAm I think it was, that had 3 keys on the front.  The
> middle key would unlock a break so the antenna would turn when
> you wanted it too, but keep stationary when locked in place.  The
> left and right key would obviously rotate the antenna in said
> directions.  I had a small external box that produced tones using
> a VCO I guess it was, that a local ham made for me.  I sold the
> system some 35 years ago and am wondering what folks are using
> today.  At that time I was using a High Gain TH6DXX and would not
> put up such a large beam today so don't need anything
> particularly heavy-duty.  Thoughts please? Thanks and 73, Jim
> WA6EKS
>
>
>
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