Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Rob McClure via BVARC]

Gary,

Great info!  I think at least for me, the degradation issue between 10 and
12m is negligable, based on the OCF and the Alpha vertical that I am coming
from, regardless of which broadband version of hexbeam I'm going to.

But the rest this is a lot to drink in. I do have more questions that I
have for the manufacturers.

Again, great stuff and thanks for passing it along.

73, Rob, KC5RET

On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction.  Check it out.
> Gary
>
> Sent with AquaMail for Android
> http://www.aqua-mail.com
>
> On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Gary,
>>
>> I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the
>> Spiderbeam.
>> I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better.
>>
>> I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be
>> using a choke balun.
>>
>> I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know
>> how much 10 is impaired?
>>
>> I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex
>> hexbeam?
>>
>> I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas
>> Towers but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling
>> direct. Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me:
>>
>> The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214)
>> 808-6624.
>>
>> Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I
>> can make.
>>
>> I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks.
>>
>> Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now
>> unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD
>> mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing.   I may
>> be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I
>> can easily take with me.
>>
>> 73, Rob, KC5RET
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Rob:
>>>
>>>I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
>>> think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
>>> research, but a couple of things:
>>>
>>> 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
>>> broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
>>> I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
>>> 2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
>>> to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
>>> shield's outer surface.
>>> 3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
>>> wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
>>> performance due to the closeness of the bands.
>>>
>>> IMHO,
>>> Gary K5AMH
>>>
>>> http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?
>>>
>>> If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since
>>> I'm ready to buy one.
>>>
>>> 73, Rob, KC5RET
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
>>> BVARC mailing 
>>> listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
>>> BVARC mailing list
>>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>>
>>>
>> ___
>> BVARC mailing list
>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>
>>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Rick Hiller -- W5RH via BVARC]

Note that in the link's follow-up notes that they also provide a solution
redesign/respacing to avoid the pitfalls of the closely spaced wires.

Nice Hexbeam page reference.  Thanks, Gary!

73...rick -- W5RH.

Rick Hiller
*The Radio Hotel*  -- W5RH



On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 5:38 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction.  Check it out.
> Gary
>
> Sent with AquaMail for Android
> http://www.aqua-mail.com
>
> On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC 
> wrote:
>
>> Gary,
>>
>> I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the
>> Spiderbeam.
>> I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better.
>>
>> I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be
>> using a choke balun.
>>
>> I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know
>> how much 10 is impaired?
>>
>> I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex
>> hexbeam?
>>
>> I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas
>> Towers but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling
>> direct. Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me:
>>
>> The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214)
>> 808-6624.
>>
>> Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I
>> can make.
>>
>> I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks.
>>
>> Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now
>> unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD
>> mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing.   I may
>> be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I
>> can easily take with me.
>>
>> 73, Rob, KC5RET
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Rob:
>>>
>>>I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
>>> think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
>>> research, but a couple of things:
>>>
>>> 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
>>> broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
>>> I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
>>> 2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
>>> to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
>>> shield's outer surface.
>>> 3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
>>> wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
>>> performance due to the closeness of the bands.
>>>
>>> IMHO,
>>> Gary K5AMH
>>>
>>> http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?
>>>
>>> If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since
>>> I'm ready to buy one.
>>>
>>> 73, Rob, KC5RET
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
>>> BVARC mailing 
>>> listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ___
>>> BVARC mailing list
>>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>>
>>>
>> ___
>> BVARC mailing list
>> BVARC@bvarc.org
>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>>
>>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

I included a link showing the 12/10 M. Interaction.  Check it out.
Gary

Sent with AquaMail for Android
http://www.aqua-mail.com


On October 18, 2016 3:24:55 PM Rob McClure via BVARC  wrote:


Gary,

I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam.
I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better.

I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be
using a choke balun.

I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know
how much 10 is impaired?

I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex
hexbeam?

I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas Towers
but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling direct.
Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me:

The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214)
808-6624.

Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I can
make.

I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks.

Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now
unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD
mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing.   I may
be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I
can easily take with me.

73, Rob, KC5RET

On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:


Rob:

   I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
research, but a couple of things:

1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
shield's outer surface.
3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
performance due to the closeness of the bands.

IMHO,
Gary K5AMH

http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/



On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:

Hello all,

Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?

If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm
ready to buy one.

73, Rob, KC5RET


___
BVARC mailing 
listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org




___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org






--
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Rob McClure via BVARC]

Gary,

I wasn't aware there was another design in use, other than the Spiderbeam.
I like the hexagonal design as it seems to shed the wind better.

I am more comfortable with buying one already built, but I will indeed be
using a choke balun.

I had never heard about the interference between 10 and 12... Do you know
how much 10 is impaired?

I may have something for you. Have you ever heard of Textenna Tex Hex
hexbeam?

I just found out about them today. Evidently they WERE sold by Texas Towers
but I got an email today from a rep at TT that Textenna was selling direct.
Here's the info if you don't want to wait for me:

The man you need to talk to is Herb Welch. He can be reached at (214)
808-6624.

Thanks for chiming in Gary, the more info I have the better decision I can
make.

I'll be pulling the trigger on this sometime in the next 4 weeks.

Have you decided on what you're going to mount your hexbeam? Right now
unless something easier comes along, I'm going to use a Spiderbeam 47' HD
mast and put the rotator at the bottom and turn the entire thing.   I may
be moving in the next 3 to 5 years and I don't want to install anything I
can easily take with me.

73, Rob, KC5RET

On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Gary Sitton via BVARC 
wrote:

> Rob:
>
>I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
> think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
> research, but a couple of things:
>
> 1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
> broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
> I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
> 2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
> to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
> shield's outer surface.
> 3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
> wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
> performance due to the closeness of the bands.
>
> IMHO,
> Gary K5AMH
>
> http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/
>
>
>
> On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?
>
> If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm
> ready to buy one.
>
> 73, Rob, KC5RET
>
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing 
> listBVARC@bvarc.orghttp://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Searching for an NCS --Monday night net.

[Jo Keener via BVARC]

Rick:  Is this running the monday nite 8 pm net?

I probably will give it a try
Jo.L.

Folks:  I have a new Address;  jolkeene...@gmail.com

Thanks Jo., L.

On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Rick Hiller via BVARC 
wrote:

> The 5 Ham Monday night VHF Net NCS crew is searching for a replacement for
> Monday #3 each month..
> If you are interested or have questions, please send me a note.
> No experience necessary.  Salary and benefits commensurate with the
> position's responsibilities.
>
> Thanks and 73.Rick. W5RH. Net Control Coordinator.
>
> Contact: wn3...@gmail.com
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Gary Sitton via BVARC]

Rob:

   I am about to pull the trigger on a hex beam myself.  I
think that the K4KIO kit is about the best from my brief
research, but a couple of things:

1) The HB configurations these days seem to be the
broad band (max 2:1 SWR) design like the K4KIO and
I do prefer this design over the classic HB.
2) Definitely get a choke balun ferrite kit for the coax
to reduce common mode sneak currents on the coax
shield's outer surface.
3) Unless you plan to use 12M., you may want to not
wire this band in as it does somewhat impair the 10M.
performance due to the closeness of the bands.

IMHO,
Gary K5AMH

http://www.karinya.net/g3txq/hexbeam/multi_perform/


On 10/18/2016 11:44, Rob McClure via BVARC wrote:

Hello all,

Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?

If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since 
I'm ready to buy one.


73, Rob, KC5RET


___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org



___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] FW: [DFWcontest] Weekly Phone Fray Contest

[NIzar Mullani via BVARC]

These weekly half hour contests are a lot of fun and a good way to get familiar 
with operating Sprint. Please see the instructions below for the SSB contest 
tonight and the CW contest on Thursday at 9:30 pm local time. 

 

Nizar K0NM

 

From: dfwcont...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:dfwcont...@yahoogroups.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 11:11 AM
To: DFW Contest Group
Subject: [DFWcontest] Weekly Phone Fray Contest

 

  

Phone Fray  Tuesday, Tonight, 9:30pm CDT (0230-0300z Wednesday), 

 

30-minute SSB contest. Please bring a friend and introduce a new contester into 
the mix.

 One QSO or many, please enter your score.

The Phone Fray is weekly and mirrors NAQP SSB; exchange name and S/P/C, mults 
per band.

Suggested center frequencies are:  21.325, 14.250, 7.175, 3.800 (try to avoid 
3.790-3.800, and lower is better), 1.875.

Note:  Please make sure to check up above 7225.? It's been a bit congested 
around 7175.? Also, on 80, check low to about 3750.

20 is usually open at the start, then folks move down to 40, 80, and Q's are 
had on 160 in the last five minutes.

Rules are here:?   
http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf

Join the free Yahoo Groups Reflector for communications:? 
  
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PhoneFray/info

No logs, just report scores to   
http://www.3830scores.com

Please forward this email to your clubs and amateurs that might be 
interested.?? Great for new contesters and veterans alike.

__._,_.___

  _  

Posted by: Eric Silverthorn  > 

  _  


 

 Reply via web post 

•

  
Reply to sender 

•

 

 Reply to group 

•

 

 Start a New Topic 

•

 

 Messages in this topic (1) 

  _  

   

  Have you tried the highest rated email app? 

With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on 
the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes 
(Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 
1000GB of free cloud storage.

  _  

 

 Visit Your Group 

 

 

•   Privacy •  
 Unsubscribe 
•   Terms of Use 





.

  

 
  

 

__,_._,___

___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Radiowavz, K4KIO or NA4RR hexbeam

[Rob McClure via BVARC]

Hello all,

Does anyone in the club have any of these hexbeams?

If yes can you respond off list? I'd like to ask a few questions since I'm
ready to buy one.

73, Rob, KC5RET
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

[BVARC] Searching for an NCS --Monday night net.

[Rick Hiller via BVARC]

The 5 Ham Monday night VHF Net NCS crew is searching for a replacement for 
Monday #3 each month..
If you are interested or have questions, please send me a note.
No experience necessary.  Salary and benefits commensurate with the position's 
responsibilities.

Thanks and 73.Rick. W5RH. Net Control Coordinator.

Contact: wn3...@gmail.com

___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org

Re: [BVARC] Thank you for the BVARC FOLKS WHO CAME BY

[Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC]

Good Evening All,

Camp Hope was a great event. So for a Vet and a Ham, this was a wonderful
way to show our Veterans in need how much world cares about them.

The Texas A team was large and the University of Texas team showed great
team work. Both teams had some amazing kids flexing their Ham skills.

Bob did a great job at getting the event together and went above in beyond
promoting the months and weeks prior to the date.

The 20-40m Fan dipoles from RadioWavez we used were allot easier to tune up
then the ones I build at home. I might have a Chinese measuring tape.  :)

I had the opportunity to speak with several of the residence of the Camp
and it truly is a lifeline that helps these heroes get back on their feet.

This is an easy cause to get behind and a great place to add in some of the
fellowship we as Hams get to share each day to some people that need to
know there is a whole world out that waiting to hear from them on HF.

I am very thankful that I got to be a part of it and there was free beer.
:)



Have Fun,
Jeffery MacMillian
KG5LRP




On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 1:24 PM, Theresa via BVARC  wrote:

> Was glad to come up and help
>
> Theresa Williams KE5MUX
>
>
> On Sunday, October 16, 2016 5:28 PM, Bob Hawkins via BVARC <
> bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
>
>
> Dear BVARC,
>
>
> I want to say thank you to the hams who stopped by the Camp Hope annual
> BBQ yesterday.  Jeff Mc Millen and two of his sons helped me for two days.
> He put in a lot of effort and sweat.  Thank you Jeff,  could not have not
> done it without you!   Jerry Muller hobbled all the way on his recently
> operated foot to join us for a while.   Ravi Ratnala came by to be an
> additional team member for the UT team.
>
> I understand that there was some confusion in how to get to Camp Hope due
> to the way Google maps gives directions.If that was your situation,  I
> am sorry for the confusion.   Last year we had eight  volunteers,  this
> year, three.
>
> From Harris County ARES we had Teresa Williams and Mike Ulrich.   Thanks
> Mike and Teresa!
>
> This is going to be a long term effort that will help transform the lives
> of our warriors who experience  depression related to combat trauma.  That
> is how I enjoy the hobby.
>
>
> Are you in?
>
>
> Bob Hawkins, KD5AT
> bobhawki...@gmail.com
> 281-827-9135
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
>
> ___
> BVARC mailing list
> BVARC@bvarc.org
> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org
>
>
___
BVARC mailing list
BVARC@bvarc.org
http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org