I don't have a Hex beam, but for my wire antennas strung in the trees I use this stuff:
https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/syn-dbr-187-500?seid=dxese1&cm_mmc=pla-g oogle-_-shopping-_-dxese1-_-synthetic-textile-industries&gclid=Cj0KEQjw0v_IB RCEzKHK0KiCrKMBEiQA3--1NnAInx_Rd5SOr2M6T-EFGXAMt2kyFHAtRWJdawQOdhAaAsN58P8HA Q It has survived nicely holding up a wire antenna for ten years so far in high winds, sunshine, rain, snow, and freezing weather. It's hard to imagine that a Hex beam would put more strain on it. However, I am in Oregon. The rope is advertised as UV resistant but we don't get nearly as much UV as some other areas. (Sunblock salesmen go broke around here.) 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2017 12:35 PM To: Joe Subich, W4TV Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Beam antenna question Why do you think it will "significantly outperform the hex beams?" The point about uv is well taken re fiberglass, but I don't know what the cords on all the hexbeam versions are made of. There are uv resistant materials available. I wouldn't say an 11 element yagi with capacity hats on the elements has an especially low visual profile! Vic 4X6GP > On 20 May 2017, at 19:36, Joe Subich, W4TV <li...@subich.com> wrote: > > On 5/20/2017 11:32 AM, Terry Brown wrote: > > These beams are not cheap, I don't want to be taking the beam down > > and replacing main structural components every 5 yrs. > > > > Can anyone with a hex beam comment on this? > > Your concerns are well placed with antennas made of fiberglass and > dacron/kevlar cords. > > Instead of a hexbeam, I would recommend looking at the Innovantennas > XR5T: > <http://innovantennas.com/antennas-a-accesories/on-line-shop/view/prod > uctdetails/virtuemart_product_id/435/virtuemart_category_id/55.html>, > or the JK Antennas Navassa 5: > <https://jkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.html> > > Both have boom lengths of 12 feet or less, cover 20 - 10 meters and > have optional 6 meter add-ons. Either should significantly out > perform the hex beams and - since they are aluminum antennas that do > not use UV sensitive fiberglass, kevlar and dacron components - should > significantly outlast the hexbeam with significantly less maintenance. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV >> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to r...@cobi.biz ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
