Supposedly, the 5 band version is only like 12 feet across.
Expensive to build, even more expensive to buy, but they work well...i have
heard a couple of them on the air.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 3:28 PM
Subject: Re: hex beam


> I haven't used one myself but a friend of mine has one and loves it. H e
> can't say enough nice things about it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Colin McDonald
> Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2006 5:25 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: hex beam
>
> has anyone used a hex beam?
> Any thoughts or ideas about it?
> I am drawn towards the hex beam design because of its small turning radius
> as well as the fact that it can easily be mounted on an unguyed small
> diameter mast.  It mounts from the center hub so it has equal weight
> distribution and very little wind loading.
> As well, it can be turned with a small cheap TV antenna rotater.
> The gain figures are pretty substantial as well and it can be designed to
> work on up to 5 bands.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX