BANDS
20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
GAIN
Peak Approx. 6 dBi (<4 dBd)
Front/Back
Peak >20 dB (varies by band)
VSWR
Less than 2:1 across nearly all bands
Turn radius
approx. 11 Ft
Weight
<25 lbs
Wind Surface Area
2.5 Sq Ft
Power
Legal Limit
Materials
All steel is corrosion resistant stainless steel.
All non-metallic parts are UV resistant
Wire
Wires are pvc insulated #14 gauge 168 strand
Flexweave for protection against saltwater
environments.
Mast requirement (See detailed discussion)
1.25 inch O.D. (or 1.9 inch mast using the
optional large flange)
20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
GAIN
Peak Approx. 6 dBi (<4 dBd)
Front/Back
Peak >20 dB (varies by band)
VSWR
Less than 2:1 across nearly all bands
Turn radius
approx. 11 Ft
Weight
<25 lbs
Wind Surface Area
2.5 Sq Ft
Power
Legal Limit
Materials
All steel is corrosion resistant stainless steel.
All non-metallic parts are UV resistant
Wire
Wires are pvc insulated #14 gauge 168 strand
Flexweave for protection against saltwater
environments.
Mast requirement (See detailed discussion)
1.25 inch O.D. (or 1.9 inch mast using the
optional large flange)
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What others say about the Hexagonal Beam by K4KIO
Stan, K5NY, Texas, July 2010
"I now have great reports on all six bands. I keep getting reports like your signal booming in, you have a great
setup, 5/9 plus,etc. I usually am getting better reports than I can give back. Best report is 5/9 plus 40, and still
haven't hooked up the amp.
I worked a guy on 6 today with one of your Hex Beams and he was the loudest signal on the Band. He said he
has had it for a year and was very happy with its performance. He was barefoot also."
Steven, K7STD, WA, June 2010
"For a new ham such as myself (licensed first part of February 2010) the excellent instructions and quality
materials and fabrication as well as your very timely support made this project a real joy to install. I probably
take more pride in it than I deserve, but, it works! One of my first contacts was Malaysia on 20M. Gave me
confidence that I too can work DX."
Chuck, WA4IIF, FLA, May 2010
"After getting it up on the telescopic mast I made contacts on 20 and 17 meters. On 20 meters, I made SSB
contacts with Kuwait and Jordan, my first QSO's with those countries! So far, I'm very pleased with the hex
beam's performance.
Many thanks to you for your high performance hex beam and great customer service!"
Greg, VK2GJC, Australia, January 2010
"Due to my local council restrictions I could only install it 8mtrs high. The SWR is very low on all bands and and
I am have received great signal reports from everyone. I am very impressed with your product and service."
Scott, VA3IED, Canada, December 2009
The Hex is working great and I am enjoying using it a lot. I run a lot of QRP and it is really fun to do it with a
beam that works as well as this...also, we had a big freezing rain storm come through a few days ago. Trees
were snapping off limbs and power lines were down. I looked at the beam and there was virtually no
change--the wires were a little more droopy but thats it."
Roger, ZS6RJ, South Africa, December 2009
"I'm impressed with the hardware and quality - very nice indeed...We had a nice 15 metre opening into the
States this evening and I worked 103 Stateside stations SSB in 40 minutes using 50 watts from an IC7000
coast-to-coast with S5 to S9 reports! This broadband version is working out well beyond expectation - there's
no need to put up anything bigger!"
Wayne, M0HRC, United Kingdom, June 2009
"Hexbeam is up on the mast and working superb. First call on the new antenna into py6 my report was 5/9+
with 100 watts. The best report I had before with the cushcraft ma5b was 5/7 with 400 watts. Superb antenna."
Bruce, WB2LSU, FLA, April 2009
"Just tested the K4KIO hex. You know the WOW factor. This is it. Clearly no comparison with the old and new. I
am in S. Florida and made a QSO in NY. He was barely above the noise and I confirmed a solid 5/9 with the
K4KIO and the band was not even open. Runs an SWR of 1.5 at 20, 1.5 at 17 and 1.4 at 15. The antenna is
only 2 feet over the roof to hide it from the neighbors..."
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Stan, K5NY, Texas, July 2010
"I now have great reports on all six bands. I keep getting reports like your signal booming in, you have a great
setup, 5/9 plus,etc. I usually am getting better reports than I can give back. Best report is 5/9 plus 40, and still
haven't hooked up the amp.
I worked a guy on 6 today with one of your Hex Beams and he was the loudest signal on the Band. He said he
has had it for a year and was very happy with its performance. He was barefoot also."
Steven, K7STD, WA, June 2010
"For a new ham such as myself (licensed first part of February 2010) the excellent instructions and quality
materials and fabrication as well as your very timely support made this project a real joy to install. I probably
take more pride in it than I deserve, but, it works! One of my first contacts was Malaysia on 20M. Gave me
confidence that I too can work DX."
Chuck, WA4IIF, FLA, May 2010
"After getting it up on the telescopic mast I made contacts on 20 and 17 meters. On 20 meters, I made SSB
contacts with Kuwait and Jordan, my first QSO's with those countries! So far, I'm very pleased with the hex
beam's performance.
Many thanks to you for your high performance hex beam and great customer service!"
Greg, VK2GJC, Australia, January 2010
"Due to my local council restrictions I could only install it 8mtrs high. The SWR is very low on all bands and and
I am have received great signal reports from everyone. I am very impressed with your product and service."
Scott, VA3IED, Canada, December 2009
The Hex is working great and I am enjoying using it a lot. I run a lot of QRP and it is really fun to do it with a
beam that works as well as this...also, we had a big freezing rain storm come through a few days ago. Trees
were snapping off limbs and power lines were down. I looked at the beam and there was virtually no
change--the wires were a little more droopy but thats it."
Roger, ZS6RJ, South Africa, December 2009
"I'm impressed with the hardware and quality - very nice indeed...We had a nice 15 metre opening into the
States this evening and I worked 103 Stateside stations SSB in 40 minutes using 50 watts from an IC7000
coast-to-coast with S5 to S9 reports! This broadband version is working out well beyond expectation - there's
no need to put up anything bigger!"
Wayne, M0HRC, United Kingdom, June 2009
"Hexbeam is up on the mast and working superb. First call on the new antenna into py6 my report was 5/9+
with 100 watts. The best report I had before with the cushcraft ma5b was 5/7 with 400 watts. Superb antenna."
Bruce, WB2LSU, FLA, April 2009
"Just tested the K4KIO hex. You know the WOW factor. This is it. Clearly no comparison with the old and new. I
am in S. Florida and made a QSO in NY. He was barely above the noise and I confirmed a solid 5/9 with the
K4KIO and the band was not even open. Runs an SWR of 1.5 at 20, 1.5 at 17 and 1.4 at 15. The antenna is
only 2 feet over the roof to hide it from the neighbors..."
See other reviews on eHam
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