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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