Great Lowell. Look forward to hearing how it goes for you.
I did mention that I went with a G-800 Yaesu rotor. The G-450 is
cheaper and also has the provision to feel the pointer. I think the
antenna builders will tell you the 450 is enough rotor to handle the
Hex. I also think Mike KD2CDU from this list is using a 450 with his
Hex. The main reason I went with the more expensive G-800 is for
easy plug in of pc control later on. I don't think the 450 has the
din for pc control and would need some work done on the control box.
If my memory is correct on this, and you aren't interested in pc
control, the 450 would do well.
73, Steve KW3A
On 5/8/2015 5:22 PM, Lowell Miller wrote:
> Thanks, Steve, for all the suggestions. I did read the 3 part paper that
> was on this list last week, but then, I did not think I would be putting one
> up this soon.
> Thanks for your help, Steve.
> I will keep you informed as to how things go here!
> Best 73.
> Lowell W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2015 3:11 PM
> Subject: Re: I need some advice!
>
>
>> Lowell,
>>
>> Jim KY2D is flying back from Croatia today, and he may chime in on
>> this in a day or two. Maybe a week or so ago he posted a 3 part
>> thing on his hex beam, rotor, and installation. I found it
>> informative. If you don't have them, get them from the blind hams list
>> archives at:
>>
>> http://listserv.icors.org/archives/blind-hams.html
>>
>>
>> In a nutshell, Jim went with a Hex from K4KIO and modified his existing
>> Ham IV control box with a rotor control from Germany.
>>
>>
>> Last summer I put up a Hex from NA4RR and a Yeasu G-800 rotor. You
>> can easily feel the pointer to know direction and future PC control is
>> through a din jack on the control box. Just plug in the proper
>> interface if desired, no need to modify the box.
>>
>> Which antenna is better? Who knows. Whichever one falls down first,
>> get the other one. Actually, there are several Hex options to choose
>> from. Be sure you get one that is "plug and play". Everything is
>> pre-measured, pre-cut, and much of it is pre-assembled.
>> I think most sold today are based on the work of a G3 ham who came
>> up with a more broadbanded design than the original. Since they are all
>> based on the same design, I don't think you will see any real
>> performance differences between brands.
>>
>> I put mine together in an afternoon, by myself, and I think Jim did the
>> same. I spent the extra 30 bucks or so and got the "ice cords", which
>> add an extra level of support at the mid-way point of each of the 6
>> spreaders. Mine survived a pretty nasty winter with lot's of winds
>> and several ice storms.
>>
>>
>> Good luck, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>> On 5/8/2015 2:40 PM, Lowell Miller wrote:
>>> I am planning on going to Hamvention next week and I am going to be =
>>> putting up a hexbeam and I wonder which is the best in performance and =
>>> in construction.
>>> Also, I need to find a rotor that is blind friendly. What would you =
>>> suggest to me from your experience or have heard?
>>> Thanks for any help!
>>> Best 73.
>>> Lowell W8QIY
>>>
>>>
>>>
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