VHQ hex beam assembly video part two of two Also VHQhex, Hexbeam, Ham Antenna, HEX Beam

This is the second half of a video on how to assemble the VHQ hex beam. Also VHQhex, Hexbeam, Ham Antenna, HEX Beam

[@williampeacock9473]

I am glad you are enjoying your Hex BEAM Antenna. It looks like it's built like a tank. 73 AE4OY William Peacock EM-81UF SOUTH EAST GEORGIA (OLDYELLA)😎

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

Just a short update after almost 2 years. This is still the best Hex I have owned. Still works perfectly and is responsible for my 5 Band DXCC and used for most contests Thank you Ken WB8PKK

[@thomashenderson603]

Ken how long are the spreaders and how much does it weigh? When you were putting it together, was it just sitting on the orange bucket? Thank you Tom K1cxs

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

@@thomashenderson603 when they were properly curved upwards it was about 11 ft center to end. Weight was about 15 lbs. The exact info is on the VHQhex website.

[@thomashenderson603]

@@vhqhexbeamassembly906 have you used it on 2 meters? I’m thinking if I got the hexbeam, I wouldn’t need a 2 meter yagi.

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

It worked ok on 2. I still used my separate 2/440 antenna

[@thomashenderson603]

@@vhqhexbeamassembly906 Ok, I was planning on using a M2 2mx9 with it. Thank you for all of your help~ -Tom K1cxs

[@williamshepherd1128]

Great great

[@user-yl1tt9de3l]

Thanks and GOOD LUCK TO YOU !!!!! from US4ET VICTOR. 73 !!!

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

Thank you - its been the best antenna I have owned. especially given its small foot print and 6 band coverage 73 from WB8PKK Ken

[@thomashenderson603]

Ken, What do you recommend for a rotator for the hex, I been using the yaesu G450. but it died, not sure because it was defective or maybe undersize. Thanks Tom K1CXS

[@chuckcurtin]

The center post was installed backwards.

[@MAV8865]

Hi enjoyed your video, could you do a video on the performance of the hex beam? - thanks and best regards Martin M7MNP

[@compass504]

Whoops.. Noticed your center hub is turned around 180 degrees.. Feed cable goes up the back side. ..Should work that way I guess. 73

[@JohnFT3414]

I noticed that also. Wrong direction, but it should still work.

[@Aengus1385]

Who makes the tower the antenna is mounted on at the end of the video?

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

It is rohn 25

[@thomashenderson603]

Ken, I have my vhqbeam Assembled. I'm putting on the support ropes, I see the long one goes on the top, do you know approx where the other two go? 6 meter and 10 meter are tight, but the others are loose. Thanks Tom

[@WildBillQRO]

did you get it figured out Tom ??? , i really want one of these Hex's

[@thomashenderson603]

@@WildBillQRO Yes, The second one goes by the 10 meter and the little one you just side it up til its tight. I really love this Antenna!

[@thomashenderson603]

@@WildBillQRO if you do get one and need some help give a yell!

[@WildBillQRO]

Thanks Tom I'm saving my pennies

[@WildBillQRO]

Maybe we will meet on the bands VE3-XXB

[@vhqhexbeamassembly906]

I am not sure which ones your asking about. Please advise or send a picture to [e-mail] so I can see Thank you Ken WB8PKK