The 30 dollar 6 meter hex bearm - Part 3

[@genestory8166]

I just completed building your design. Your videos, part land tools required lists are spot on. Antenna SWR testing is excellent. I wont get it up on my 33 ft tower just yet so for now it is just on a pole 5.ft above ground. Not exactly sky wave height but will get it up at some point Only change I made was I used six, 5/16 x 4 ft fiberglass snow marker poles from Home Depot, cut to specified length. I slow-drilled holes for 6-32 x 1 inch SS screws and nylock nuts with 1/4 inch plastic electrical clamps instead of wire ties for the element wires. Gene / K7TXO

[@mlimbolimbo]

Awesome. We don't get snow marking poles at Home Depot here in GA. I also built a 10 meter only version with 1/2" poles and 1" thick plastic for the hub. I did not record the specs on that one. The 6 meter hex works great for 2m as well.

[@MoTown44240]

Great build. The ham that has a wood shop equipped so as you should have no problem building this antenna. Even a part time wood worker with some power tools such as a carpenter's radial handsaw, router with table, a hand power drill with a well designed adapter for drilling straight holes should be able to adapt those tools for this build. Then a skilled wood worker with hand tools might construct this project too. This is a doable project that will be fun, intriguing, and in the spirit of ham radio "home built". Nice set of videos. KB8AMZ

[@billhawkins1136]

Thank you. WR1TR

[@wadepatton2433]

Power tools aren't really necessary. Sharp hand tools and some craftsmanship can do all this "unplugged".

[@Cardassiaprime]

great build vid, thanks for sharing. Barnie M7PBX.

[@K1DTC]

Very well done 73

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Great video, excellent build if you have the tools and know how to use them lol unfortunately I don't but interesting watch and I'm sure it will inspire a lot to have a go. Cheers 2e0hcl

[@TerianaCreations]

you never discussed how to make the elements for the antenna, what are the lengths? and what gauge wire did you use?

[@FLAWDWorkshop]

14 gauge stranded wire. video 1 Time stamp 3:42. The lengths are in Video 3 starting at 4:07. Thanks for watching.