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.

October 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

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.

July 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

Max-Gain Systems Fiberglass for your Hex Beam

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Max-Gain Systems provides a good source of fiberglass for your Hex Beam antenna project and I made good use of their products for my Field Day G3TXQ Hex Beam.

July 18th, 2010 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

Broadband Hexbeam at Field Day 2010

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

July 14th, 2010 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

Field Day Prep

Field Day items are stuffed into a trailer. Come see the mess.

June 26th, 2010 | Posted in Activities | No Comments

Hex Beam Aluminum Hub by DXE

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The birth of a new hex beam antenna, starting with the DX Engineering HEXX aluminum hub.

January 31st, 2010 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

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?

January 25th, 2010 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

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.

August 17th, 2009 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments