Hexbeam Gets a Spine

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My G3TXQ Hexbeam gets a new metal backbone to accommodate a VHF beam antenna. A byproduct is a much stronger antenna assembly.

Simulations of Classic & Broadband Hexbeam – The Movie

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FDTD reveals Hex Beam behavior with real movies of magnetic and electric fields in time.

Broadband Hexbeam at Field Day 2010

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The Field Day Broadband G3TXQ Hex Beam works Hawaii from Virginia during Field Day.

5 HF Band Hex Beam on Six Meters

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Can the 10-20 meter five band HF G3TXQ broadband hex beam be used on 6 meters as is?

Hexagonal (Hex) Beam Battle

“Put a Hex on you…” Three antenna suppliers are making the Hex Beam antenna an easier choice for your next 20-10 meter beam.

BigIR vs. 43 Foot Vertical Antenna @ 10 meters EZNEC Shootout

Analysis of 43 foot vertical vs. BigIR at 10 meters.

80 Meters for BigIR Lacking

The BigIR antenna from Fluid Motion looks like a winner, but there are some concerns about the 80 meter option.