[SJRA-Members] What bands for my hex beam antenna?

[Ted Groke]

Hi John,

At this time I'm in the process of constructing a DX Engineering Hexxagonal
Beam Mark 2, their Part No. DXE-HEXX-5TAP-2. In' their description of the
antenna they state the following, "The Mark 2 purposely excludes poorly
functioning 6 meter elements that other hex beam manufacturers have added,
to preserve the broadband hex beam antenna's 10 and 12 meter
performance."So you may want to re-think adding 6 meters to your antenna.

You may also want to consider modifying your antenna with the DX
Engineering's 5-band Stainless Steel Feeder System (DXE-HEXX-5FFP) and
their Maxi-Core 20 Current Choke, 1:1, 5kW (DXE-MC20-FC) and Balun Mounting
Kit (DXE-UN-BRKT-5A) to eliminate the feeder problems other hex beams have
connecting the feedline to the antenna.

My comments and I hope your antenna works for you. I haven't been able to
test my antenna as of yet because I'm going to mount the antenna on a tower
next to my garage and I'm still in the process of getting the tower
installed.

Best regards and 73 for now,

Ted N8MP


On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 9:37 AM John Jones <jdjones3109 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Good Morning,
>
> I need some advice. I'm purchasing a hex beam antenna which is available
> for any combination of bands 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6.  It comes with 20 m
> and each additional band is a $55/band option.  I've only been a ham for a
> little over a year and have only used 20 m.  In your experience, are any or
> all of the other bands worth purchasing?
>
> *Note:* I am purchasing the hex beam, so suggesting alternatives isn't
> necessary. I could add additional bands later, but I'd rather install it
> with all the bands that I'm going to use all at once.
>
> Any constructive advice will be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
>
> John
> KD2RKA
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