Hexagonal Beam by K4KIO
Building the G3TXQ Broad Band Hexagonal Beam
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G3TXQ Broad Band Hex
Beam built by WY3A
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| Site publication date 12/2007 Page revision date 6/2010 Copyright 2009 |
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Base plate parts
Center post parts
Spreader parts
Wire set parts
Support cord parts
*You can buy a completely assembled base plate like this one but with all
stainless steel hardware and two flanges from KIO Technology.
stainless steel hardware and two flanges from KIO Technology.
The choice of antenna wire type and cord type can be made by the builder depending
on personal preferences and sources available. Operation of the hexbeam is not
critical to the particular wire as long as it is #14 or #16 gauge.
The Specifications page provides tables for either insulated or bare wire.
on personal preferences and sources available. Operation of the hexbeam is not
critical to the particular wire as long as it is #14 or #16 gauge.
The Specifications page provides tables for either insulated or bare wire.
Table of contents
General
Overall Description
Broadband vs Classic
Six Steps to Build It
The Parts
The Mast
Specs and FAQ's
SWR Results
General
Overall Description
Broadband vs Classic
Six Steps to Build It
The Parts
The Mast
Specs and FAQ's
SWR Results
The choice of cord type can be made by the builder depending on personal
preferences and sources available. Kevlar cord tends to stretch less but can be
difficult to find. Dacron is perfectly fine but when you measure it out, pull it a bit to allow
for the stretch. Pulling about 5 - 10 pounds is enough to stretch it.
preferences and sources available. Kevlar cord tends to stretch less but can be
difficult to find. Dacron is perfectly fine but when you measure it out, pull it a bit to allow
for the stretch. Pulling about 5 - 10 pounds is enough to stretch it.
Save yourself a lot of trouble and buy the air coax center post used in the KIO
Hexagonal Beam already built and ready to go. It is an aluminum/stainless steel
model. See details.
Hexagonal Beam already built and ready to go. It is an aluminum/stainless steel
model. See details.