http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/Beam-antenna-question-tp7630845p7630865.html
The point about uv is well taken re fiberglass, but I don't know what the cords on all the hexbeam versions are made of. There are uv resistant materials available.
I wouldn't say an 11 element yagi with capacity hats on the elements has an especially low visual profile!
> On 20 May 2017, at 19:36, Joe Subich, W4TV <
[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> On 5/20/2017 11:32 AM, Terry Brown wrote:
> > These beams are not cheap, I don't want to be taking the beam down
> > and replacing main structural components every 5 yrs.
> >
> > Can anyone with a hex beam comment on this?
>
> Your concerns are well placed with antennas made of fiberglass and
> dacron/kevlar cords.
>
> Instead of a hexbeam, I would recommend looking at the Innovantennas
> XR5T: <
http://innovantennas.com/antennas-a-accesories/on-line-shop/view/productdetails/virtuemart_product_id/435/virtuemart_category_id/55.html>,
> or the JK Antennas Navassa 5:
> <
https://jkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.html>
>
> Both have boom lengths of 12 feet or less, cover 20 - 10 meters and
> have optional 6 meter add-ons. Either should significantly out
> perform the hex beams and - since they are aluminum antennas that do
> not use UV sensitive fiberglass, kevlar and dacron components - should
> significantly outlast the hexbeam with significantly less maintenance.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
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