Welcome to the HEX-BEAM Group. I will start it off my presenting a short note on the HX-5B we recently installed at W4RT. After sitting in the box for 15...
A nice review article of the HX-5B appeared on pages 30-33 of the April 2000 issue of CQ. It was written by Lew McCoy, W1ICP (now sadly a SK). In Lew's...
One of the references cited by Mike Traffie is the paper by R. P. Haviland - W4MB. This paper, entitled "SUPERGAIN ANTENNAS, Possibilities and problems," was...
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harry.edwards@...
Nov 30, 2001 1:37 am
Well I believe that my land lord is going to allow me to put up a small beam at my office QTH! This is a dream come true as absolutely no beams are allowed in...
We found the detailed installtion information provided by K8AC on http://home.sprintmail.com/~sentek/hexpage1.htm to be of value when we assembled the HX-5B....
I have a first, too. I used my 6 meter Hex-Bex while mobile through EM63, EM73, EM 74, and EM 64 during the ARRL September VHF contest. My rig was a Yaesu...
Anyone had the opportunity to do a side-by-side comparision of the HEX-BEAM and any other beam or antenna? If so, please share your experiences. Also, kindly...
I have been reading the Hex-Beam web site and considering purchasing the multi-band versions. This seems like a good place to read what other owners and...
The recommended height to mount the HX-5B is about 38-40 feet. Anyone have experience using it at different heights, particularly higher (e.g., 50', 70', ...)?...
I am an Army MARS/SHARES operator and find the HexBeam's light weight and low signature very attractive. Unfortunately, the frequencies which I utilize are...
... My HX-5Bi is at approximately 30' and performs well. My reference antenna is a tuned-feeder fed "hortical" ( 60' doublet with 30' vertical and 30'...
I installed my HX5-B on a nested tower by myself, at night, and I'm 82 years old. It was really quite easy. Rope lines were run between two trees to suspend...
My call is K2ACB.In July of 2000 I purchased the HX5B Hex Beam.I had it installed professionally on my roof in September 2000.My Hex Beam is not very high.It...
Hello friends, I am a new comer in this group. Since there is no one I ever know who is using Hexbeam, I wish to get as much info as possible from this group....
Hi, I am just a "lurker" here because I can't afford a HexBeam :-) I have a Lightning Bolt Delta Loop up on a roof top tower and am dreaming about a HexBeam...
... I have a Lightning Bolt Delta Loop up on a roof top tower and am ... Welcome to the group Ken. Nice slide show on getting the delta loop constructed and...
Hi Shin, What "positive factors" are you looking for in your decision making process? 73 de Barry - W4WB ... who is ... group. ... but need ... the air...
Hi Barry, Nice to have your response. What I wish to know is more field report from the current Hexbeam users in comparison with various beams. Further, any ...
I have just joined the group. My call is wo8usa. I am considering the follwing for purhase: --Hexbeam HX5B --Cushcraft MA5B --Butternut HF5B --HyGain TH2MH3 ...
Hi Shin, I also hope that we get more comparisons. Alan gave one in his recent post, i.e., HB vs. Titan vertical. I also have a Titan vertical, but it is at...
Anyone thinking about buying a Hex who has never worked one? Commensurate with my other life, I will be glad to sked with you. I running exclusively with a...
Hi: I'm considering buying either a Hexbeam or a Force 12 C-3SS antenna. I've talked to several hams using the Hexbeam and they have had really strong signals...
Shin - the first two photos on my website show all there is to know about the mast mounting. There is ONE through bolt used for which you will have to drill...
I've owned my HX5-B since August. I only work 20-10 SSB, all 5 bands, primarily DX. My beam is mounted on my chimney with a Yaesu 450A rotor, the 20 mtr level...
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Wb6roh@...
Dec 3, 2001 4:25 am
Tom N0YD, The problem with a range is that it will validate SP but not RP, to use the references you gave. I usually have one or more of my friends running the...
Dick, W2GFF in Fairhope, AL, came up with a good idea. If you look at the photo of his tower and antenna (see Photos area), you will see a bright-yellow...
Hi Barry I finally figured this YAHOO Out! Thanks again for answering my e-mail As I said I am looking forward to getting my 5bi up and running. 72/3 Gordon...
Please see the folder entitled "SWR Plots" in the Photos area. Double click and the image will be enlarged. These SWR plots are for the HX-5B antennas at...
Hi Barry, Where is such folder? I cannot find it. Regarding the mast mount method, Mike Traffie was more than kind enough to offer me the hub undrilled so...
