Without getting into a new thread about the ARRL and / or QST, apparently (a) you don't read the mag, or (b) don't remember what you read. March 1998 issue...
My experience has been the opposite - I have occasionally clearly copied DX stations who cannot hear me. I have particularly noticed this in RTTY contesting...
My Hex seems to have better tx than rx. But I think it more due to propagation, and the angle of radiation on rx. I always seem to get a little better report...
On the 40 meter subject... Has anybody considered a 40 meter hex, down sized, with coils? Even if it were to be a dipole only arrangement, it at least could be...
Great article in March 09 QST about the Hex Beam designed by G3TXQ and built by K4KIO ... From: hex-beam@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hex-beam@yahoogroups.com] On...
That is what I found. Now, if I built it, I would consider it below the Traffie. ,maybe 7 feet below. Wondering about interaction. John In a message dated...
Harry WE1X, Excellent! Not sure how I missed his mast, but that looks like it could fit the bill for my hexbeam. Thanks for the information. 73, Steve w6ONV...
Steve, Whatever push up mast you choose, be sure the mast's bottom outside diameter will fit the rotator. The Traffie HD mast is not inexpensive. However, it's...
Presently available also in Italy Look at: http://www.arifidenza.it/forumom/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=82101 73 de Roberto Iw1pur [Non-text portions of this message...
For quite a time i have been using a Carolina Windom 80 special, this due to the length of my garden. Some weeks back i decided that i needed an upgrade and...
Hi John, I built a 40m hex a couple of years ago using 16.5 ft. crappie poles (with tips cut off) for spreaders and about 10ft of linear loading in 4 of the...
Jack was wondering if you have any pictures or any more specific info on your 40 meter hex? Dale K8NKE ... From: longcovepoint To: hex-beam@yahoogroups.com ...
Yes, you read my mind. John-k3jvb In a message dated 11/4/2009 8:59:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dmess4391@... writes: Jack was wondering if you have...
Now that I have got a Rohn mast what is the safest way to mount the hex beam (1 3/8" OD center post) to the 1 1/4" OD mast. I will have it guyed when it is...
I put a couple of pictures in Photo section showing the Linear Loading arrangement and the antenna on my little tower at about 60ft and 15ft above a Tennadyne...
That is a nice job ! I wonder how it would play at 35 feet, (9 feet over my roof) and 6 feet below my 5 band hex? John-k3jvb In a message dated 11/4/2009...
I bought a New-old-stock HX-2015 (#7) a few weeks ago. I've made a few false starts on getting it on the air. My XYL didn't care for the initial location, so...
Congrats on getting it up..sorry on the bent issue... have not had that issue here so far.. Mine it at 50 feet and I hear real well..  I am sure if you can...
Howdy Folks, New to the group and thought it was time to say hello. My Name is George and call is KI4NBE. I live in the West Central parts of Florida 40 miles...
Any opinions on either of the above? Pros / cons, user experiences, etc. are needed as I am looking to purchase one or the other for my project. 73, Joel,...
Gary, Wire dimensions for 30m and 40m versions of the broadband design are on my web site: http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/broadband/ Clay K7HC has a...
Joel, I have not looked at the DXE base plate up close and personal, but it looks interesting in design and they do make good stuff. I do, however, have the...
Joel, If you would consider using a base plate that is non-metallic you can inquire about it here: http://www.octobeam.com 73! Bill, KO6HL _____ From:...
It seems strange that they don't have any sales information on their Octobeam. Do you know what the price is. Is it in line with the Hexbeams? Thanks Bill...
This is the info I got back on the Octobeam. 73 Bill N8VWI Thanks for your interest in the OctoBeam HF antenna. Beta testing is proceeding well, but...
Hello all. I may build a "half-hex" for 40 meters. That is just a driven element, no reflector. I have been looking at the various rotating dipoles for 40, and...
John, The following figures for various 40m driven-element loading options may be of interest: 1) Reference - no loading: Turn radius 18.6ft, Rrad 24 ohms,...
