Yeah, Tom, the vertical would give you 80 through 6 and then you could use
your sloper or something for 160.  They really are neat.  If you have a few
minutes sometime when you are in this area, I'd love to show you mine.  

Kris

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 10:15 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: SteppIr Antenna Update

        Terrific, Kris!

Now, you've got me wanting one of these antennas and the accessible control
box that goes with it.

73 de Kb8TYJ

----- 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
>
>
>