[Elecraft] Beam antenna question

[John Nogatch]

>> ...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?

I have had several homebrew hexbeams, which have survived weather quite well.

1. Use UV-resistant cord, e.g. 3/32" "Antenna Rope" double braided polyester.

2. Paint the fiberglass spreaders, 2 coats, e.g. black "Fusion" spray
paint, recommended for plastic lawn furniture.

3. Use a coaxial center post, i.e. aluminum rod inside aluminum tube,
so that only the stainless steel screw heads are exposed to weather.

4. Use a 90-degree fitting to attach the feedline, so that it can hang
straight down, alongside the center post.

-John AC6SL