Steve
Thanks, appreciate the info.
73's, A., WA7FXB
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From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:44 AM
Subject: Re: Hex Beam question
> Albert,
>
> I think the main physical difference is the mounting flange. Size and
> performance seem to be pretty much the same across the board, whether
> you get from one of these guys, or somewhere else. Everyone seems to be
> selling the "broad banded" version which was the original Traffie
> design, modified and improved by G3TXQ.
>
> The other difference between the 2 you mentioned is price, with NA4RR
> being a bit less expensive. My NA4RR has been up just over 1 year.
> Jim KY2D has one from K4KIO up since some time last winter. Lowell
> W8QIY went with one from Radio Wavz (spelling?). This company uses some
> different materials/techniques to reduce weight, by perhaps 10 lbs.
>
> I've been pleased with my NA4RR hex, and it survived a few ice storms
> last winter. I know Jim is pleased with his K4KIO antenna. Lowell's
> installation is recent and maybe the lousey bands of late have not given
> him a real chance to see how it works.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
>
>
>
> On 9/10/2015 8:47 AM, Albert Sanchez wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> What is the difference between the k4kio and na4rr hex beams?
>> 73's, Albert, WA7FXB
>>
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