[HCARC] HexBeam Antenna

[Gary J - N5BAA]

John,

Looking at the few close up pictures of the K4KIO hexbeam kit and comparing 
it to the NA4RR HexBeam kit in hand, they are essentially identical.  The 
center support posrs seem to be identical.  They use slightly different 
methods of stringing the wires on the spreaders for the bands (I like 
K4KIO's a bit better) and for attaching the spreader arms to the center hub 
(I like NA4RR's method much better).  I very much like the price of the the 
NA4RR kit at $469.00 plus shipping vs the K4KIO cost of $654.00 plus 
shipping.

I was originally sold on the K4KIO kit until I discovered the one from 
NA4RR.  Both antennas have outstanding reviews on Eham except there is one 
disgruntled Hawaiian guy who was upset that his NA4RR antenna didn't make it 
intact through Hurricane Ana.  The reviewer conveniently forgets to mention 
that within 3 days after the hurricane he was in possession of 3 new 
spreader arms Free of Charge including priority mail postage (I asked Roger 
about this yesterday on the phone).

John, I will send you a copy of the assembly instructions in todays mail 
since you cannot make the meeting.

Gary J
N5BAA

-----Original Message----- 
From: John Canfield
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2015 10:36 AM
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [HCARC] HexBeam Antenna

Very interested in a Hex-beam - been looking at K4KIO's version
(http://www.k4kio.com), he has solid 5.0 reviews which is amazing
considering that's 122 reviews!

Anxious to hear how yours works out Gary.  Can't make the club meeting -
I'll be in Houston.

John
wb5tht

On 2/25/2015 6:23 PM, Gary J - N5BAA wrote:
> There are a number of people in the club that either are or are 
> considering building HexBeam Antennas.  I just got in the last box of 
> HexBeam parts for my NA4RR HexBeam (6/10/12/15/17/20) antenna kit.  This 
> is the HexBeam that I have heard discussed most frequently recently (last 
> 6 months) on the radio and it is based on the G3TXO enhanced HexBeam 
> plans.  Anyway, I will be putting it together this next weekend after 
> having cleaned, primed and painted the spreader arms to ensure the South 
> Texas Sun’s strong UV rays do not damage the fiberglass arms any faster 
> than is necessary.  This is the most reasonably priced kit on the market 
> and has an innovative lay away program for those that need to spread the 
> cost out over as many months as they desire.
>
> For the people who have built, are building, or are considering 
> buying/building one of these antennas I will bring in the center hub 
> assembly and one of the arm assemblies for you to look at next weeks club 
> meeting.  I also have 4-5 copies of the assembly instructions for anyone 
> who wants one.  Let me know in advance if you would like a copy so I can 
> be sure to have sufficient copies.
>
> You can see the kits at hexagonalbeam.com.  The owner of the company is 
> Roger Rockwell who is an extremely helpful Ham Radio Operator.  Links to 
> Eham Review is:  http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11234.  Email to Roger 
> is coastalsports at usa.net
>
> Gary J
> N5BAA
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