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The HEX-BEAM®, manufactured by Traffie Technology, is new approach to beam antenna design and has demonstrated remarkable performance. Antennas are available that cover 6 through 40 m in various monoband and multi-band configurations. The purpose of this Group is to discuss the technical and operational aspects of the HEX-BEAM including installation, adjustment, modeling, performance, comparisons, and operating techniques. The upper left photo shows a HX-5B with the 20-m band elements highlighted and the beam heading direction shown by the arrow. The HEX-BEAM is a two-element wire beam using a driven element (red) and a reflector (yellow). See comments user posted on eHam and the Archive for this Group. Additional information about how to install the HEX-BEAM, RF chokes, theory, photos, etc. can be found in the Group Files Photos Areas. A variety of HEX-BEAM installations are located in the Photos Section. See the details of the W4TI (SK) installation for some ideas.

Posters are requested to sign their postings with their name and call sign, e.g., Tom, KD8XYZ.

A commonly asked question is what material should be used for an RF choke. For the HF bands, the best material to use is Type 77 (or 73) ferrite beads. About 6 Amidon FB-77-1024 beads side over RG-213 and can be held in place with heat shrink. (Do not attempt to glue the beads together.) This balun should be located just below the base of the Hex-Beam, never within the elements or above it. Type 43 material is not appropriate for HF, but is the material of choice for VHF and UHF.

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Re: rain and snow
I know i have said this many times....but now after 8 years with my traffie beam I have had ice and snow and rain with no issues...   have been lucky i guess
Posted - Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:08 am
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Re: rain and snow
Daz....I have a Traffie 10 thru 20meters hex. No issues with rain. But ice does have an impact on swr. But then again, I think ice will effect most beams as
Posted - Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:59 pm
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rain and snow
Hi A friend of mine built and put me homebrew hex 6 {band 20-6m) its to replace my 3 ele tribander... Im Very impressed in its DX capabilities, Ive already
Posted - Sat Feb 11, 2012 7:56 pm
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Re: Ice buildup on the wires
Mike, I have had my Traffie for 7 years....I always had issues with snow/ice...you are right to assume, it does do well . 73 John/k3jvb In a message dated
Posted - Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:17 pm
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Re: Ice buildup on the wires
Hi Steve, It's 3 hours later and the temp has risen to 36 degrees F and my SWR is back below 1.5:1 on all bands. This antenna does not like ice on the wires.
Posted - Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:13 pm
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