Setting up an HF Hexbeam in Only 20 Minutes

[@Silvershadow1978]

Incredible ! I am just amazed with your creativity of making the hex beam DIY friendly and not so daunting . I am encouraged to star building my Colin Hex Beam antenna. Thank you. Great content video.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thank you. My aim was to demystify it for as far as it reaches.

[@RichardDePas]

Great seeing you build this in a typical garden instead of a wide open field. Glad I'm not the only one with obstacles in the way of my antenna projects. 73 K9WWW

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks, yep this is an average garden.

[@rjy8960]

Really nicely designed, Colin! Well done - You have me tempted.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Go for it!

[@brianfields4479]

Thanks for sharing Colin, obviously taking into account you have family items in the garden, so you have to prioritize things, so obviously all the kids stuff must go, radio always comes first mate hi hi. Time putting it up doesn't matter too much, its time on the air working dx I can't wait to see. Well done mate 73.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks mate. Get.a decent session soon using it.

[@N1SEP-]

Congratulations Colin! I admire your patience, I know I would’ve put coax on it and tried it out today. You really did an excellent job from the beginning ideas to where you are today. I hope to work you once you have it up and running. 73 Steve

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Too much other stuff to do. I needed to know everything was going to work ok.

[@m0aze611]

So well thought out and executed Colin. Look forward to the next instalment. Regards Mike

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks Mike. Looking back its been a great project, even with all the frustration.

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Great job Colin! I like the reels I did all of mine on one reel pretty fast compared to a winder.Need to get back to mine soon!

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Your right. Much quicker and no chance of tangles. I have another idea for a different centre post. I've not seen one specifically how I imagine this one. Stay tuned.

[@chrisabbott1009]

Excellent job Colin M7PLD

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks 👍

[@juliopereyra7422]

Good night, Colin. Excelent work. Greeting 😀👍👍

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks Julio 👍

[@GM5DDX]

Excellent work Colin. I’ve been looking forward to this video for a while.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks, been a long time coming.

[@Auxrad39]

thank for showing how long it will take to put up and tear down .

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Your welcome. I've seen many claims but not backed up with anything.

[@m7trsradio]

Great work and build Colin. Not too sure if the size of a bag you need. Maybe a golf bag, gazebo bag. Just for ideas. Fantastic job 👏🏽👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽 73

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

The Gazebo bag is a good shout. I haven't searched for one of those.

[@m7trsradio]

@@MM0OPXFieldRadio afternoon mate or even something like a Christmas tree bag 👍🏽

[@TS950SDX]

Antenna sleeve could be a whirlygig bag if you can get he bas plate small enough.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Very true, I've now reduced it to 150mm from 200mm

[@SM3TEK-Lars]

Excellent Collin. Thanks for sharing. Best regards 73 Sm3tek

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks Lasse 👍

[@dxscotland5901]

That’s a cracking job colin 👏👏

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks mate. Not heavy duty so need to access easily.

[@renemederlet7821]

Awesome concept, love it

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks. Its taken me long enough.

[@hamradiomobile]

Looks great and I'm sure works great 😊 73

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Thanks mate. No point though when you have a operating location like yours.

[@hamradiomobile]

@@MM0OPXFieldRadio your kidding, even more of a reason, just been working the last hour on 15m working into Japan. Cant wait to see what you get with that antenna, when you get bored send it up North hahahaha

[@murtoneill6681]

Would u sell the 11 meter moxon

[@rokas5676]

Hello Colin. Excellent job you put on building this hexbeam and I am going to give it a shot as well! But one question. From where did you bought that telescopic mast?

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Its an Wimo mast, formally made by EAntennas.

[@rokas5676]

@MM0OPXFieldRadio oh, okey, thanks!

[@matteoc1114]

Well done, nice work. May I ask where can I find those wire reels for sale? Or... did you printed 3D on your own? 73

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Get them The Glasgow Angling Centre. Stillwater PL-C reel.

[@TS950SDX]

Hi Colin can you tell me how wide your back garden is so i can just if this antenna will fit here. My garden is approximately 20' wide by 35' to 40' long. Cheers GM0EEH.

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Its approx 10m x 13m, not huge.

[@theradioham]

Hi Colin whats the final weight of the Hexbeam in total

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Its a whisker over 6kg. Most of the weight is the arms.

[@kurkradford479]

Great video. What kind of wire are you using? Will it handle high power? Where can I get some? Nice looking antenna. 73s

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Its 1mm stainless steel. Yes it will handle QRO no issues. Just search for 1mm 7x7 stainless steel wire.

[@I12happyn]

Well, wish to by it:)

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

If only. I dont have the time or inclination. Its a good DIY project for anyone.

[@reedreamer9518]

That's a nice build - well done. Do you feel like a spider when assembling that thing? ; )

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Never thought of myself like that but could be.

[@N9XY]

Colin, do you ever watch “Escape to the Country” on the BBC? Escape the small garden and give the kids their play area free from antennas and RF. lol. Another great video thanks! I am going to send you some KZbin links to my QRP portable backyard station on lake Hartwell here in South Carolina. Enjoying some ARRL field day contacts this weekend. 73 Michael N9XY

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

I know it well Michael. My wife used to watch it all the time. A half acre field would be fine for me at the side of the house. Look forward to the links.

[@murtoneill6681]

Would u sell the 11 meter moxon

[@MM0OPXFieldRadio]

Sorry dont have time to make these.