http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/ HEX-BEAM Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:31:01 GMT greathounder@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8112 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8112 This is the info I got back on the Octobeam. 73 Bill N8VWI Thanks for your interest in the OctoBeam HF antenna. Beta testing is proceeding well, but Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:57:22 GMT greathounder@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8111 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8111 It seems strange that they don't have any sales information on their Octobeam. Do you know what the price is. Is it in line with the Hexbeams? Thanks Bill Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:22:17 GMT BG http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8110 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8110 Joel, If you would consider using a base plate that is non-metallic you can inquire about it here: http://www.octobeam.com 73! Bill, KO6HL _____ From: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:01:20 GMT Don Keith http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8109 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8109 Joel, I have not looked at the DXE base plate up close and personal, but it looks interesting in design and they do make good stuff. I do, however, have the Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:16:54 GMT Steve http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8108 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8108 Gary, Wire dimensions for 30m and 40m versions of the broadband design are on my web site: http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/broadband/ Clay K7HC has a Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:19:05 GMT Joel Black http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8107 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8107 Any opinions on either of the above? Pros / cons, user experiences, etc. are needed as I am looking to purchase one or the other for my project. 73, Joel, Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:48 GMT George Gafford Sr http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8106 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8106 Howdy Folks, New to the group and thought it was time to say hello. My Name is George and call is KI4NBE. I live in the West Central parts of Florida 40 miles Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:18:38 GMT k6jaj@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8105 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8105 Hi Does anyone know of a place where I can get a 30/40M Hex beam or the parts and plans to make one?? Tnx much Gary Haugen K6JAJ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:38 GMT Lou Campbell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8104 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8104 Congrats on getting it up..sorry on the bent issue... have not had that issue here so far.. Mine it at 50 feet and I hear real well..    I am sure if you can Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:25 GMT tsm1mt http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8103 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8103 I bought a New-old-stock HX-2015 (#7) a few weeks ago. I've made a few false starts on getting it on the air. My XYL didn't care for the initial location, so Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:26:55 GMT Reggie http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8102 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8102 Steve, How did you mount the Yaesu G-1000DXA rotator on conduit pipe? What is the OD of the conduit pipe? Thanks, RC Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:31:54 GMT bur52@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8101 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8101 That is a nice job ! I wonder how it would play at 35 feet, (9 feet over my roof) and 6 feet below my 5 band hex? John-k3jvb In a message dated 11/4/2009 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:28:17 GMT longcovepoint http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8100 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8100 I put a couple of pictures in Photo section showing the Linear Loading arrangement and the antenna on my little tower at about 60ft and 15ft above a Tennadyne Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:22:23 GMT w6onv http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8099 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8099 Now that I have got a Rohn mast what is the safest way to mount the hex beam (1 3/8" OD center post) to the 1 1/4" OD mast. I will have it guyed when it is Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:15 GMT bur52@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8098 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hex-beam/message/8098 Yes, you read my mind. John-k3jvb In a message dated 11/4/2009 8:59:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dmess4391@... writes: Jack was wondering if you have