Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26

I have only seen pictures of a Hex Beam so really have no 'feel' for it. In all the oics it is mounted 'bowl' fashion with the curvature up. What would be the effect of mounting it 'down' umbrella style? PJH   N7PXY __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26

If you mount it with the arms curved downward, the problem is mechanical. The weight of the arms no longer hold the wires taut, and the wires no longer limit the amount of curve in the supporting arms. Consider what happens if the wires and arms are ice coated thereby increasing their weight

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 103, Issue 26

I'm not sure that's true. The outward force of the bowed arms would be greater the weight of the wires. I think they are built that way to get all the height. And it looks better. IMHO. Keith, XE3/K5ENS -- View this message in context: