NA4RR Hexbeam Setup

[@TedDead1]

I just finished building my NA4RR Hex Beam today. All the hardware was present. It all fit together as it should. All the materials provided are of high of the highest quality. I am extremely pleased with the ease of construction. Now I can't wait to get it up on the tower and on the air. I'll post the results soon... (to be continued)

[@jolebole-yt]

Great antenna and super easy to assemble. Not to mention its cost much less then a Yagi. This might become my first HF multiband thats gonna compliment my new HF rig. I just got my General class.

[@mjinabnit4481]

Thanks to NX6DX, who gifted this antenna to me, I now have an antenna that DOES DX :) Every time I use the antenna it surprises me. We didn't even have instructions, yet the two helpers had it together in about 15 minutes. Our mistakes? Didn't pinch the S hooks at top. Will take care of that next time I can get some helpers. Amazing antenna!

[@jolebole-yt]

12:30 Will it be better to use shock cord between spreader 1 and 6 to give some additional tension to the spreader arms so the wire elements stay nice and tight?

[@billrockwell7250]

The Kevlar/Dacron cords between 1 and 6 provide plenty of tension to keep them from spreading out.

[@W1SRR]

Thanks for the video. the question I have is what is the lowest I can keep this antenna and still get optimum signal reports? Asking due to living in an HOA and thinking I might be able to get away with only 10 to 15 feet from the ground.

[@adriancressy8363]

I WILL use this video for construction of my NA4RR Hex. The written sheets are ok BUT this video looks like it takes 30 minutes to assemble. Waiting for some normal WX to assemble. I also want to prime and paint the spreader arms. First have to clean them with Acetone and prime and paint with Rust-Oleum products mentioned in assembly instructions. I cant' wait to get this USA made antenna up on the tower.

[@tglenn3121]

I have this wonderful antenna. Upon putting it up at a different location (had to move), I notice that some of the spreader arms don't go out 'straight' but sort of curve off to one side. Any reason why this would happen?

[@jolebole-yt]

Some of your spreader elements might have rotated a bit out of position. I noticed in this video that they just slide in into each other and rest on the clamps. Some pvc pipe glue might be usefull here so they never move for a permanent installation.

[@amirantavadze863]

I liked your antenna, de 4L5P bes 73.

[@jimlanigan7298]

Excellent video

[@billsblots]

No mention of a 1:1 balun that they recommend. Do you use one on the NA4RR Hexbeam?

[@billrockwell7250]

Yes, the balun is required and can be purchased with the antenna.

[@joeandjanice]

Bill, I see some with fiberglass masts. I would rather have aluminum like yours. Do you worry that the aluminum mast will resonate?

[@billrockwell7250]

We have manufactured over 500 of them and have not had any problems. 73.

[@jimk4vw138]

The SO-239 should go up not in the hole on the hub. The bottom of the hub is where you insert the mast. The coax feeds the top. Jim, k4vw

[@barcodenut]

What disassembly is required to make this a portable antenna?

[@billrockwell7250]

Just disassemble it in the reverse order.

[@mabo4848]

tnx