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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