Page 1 of 1
Hexbeam for CB
Posted: February 2nd, 2023, 6:57 am
by Spectre1
Can someone point me to a site or article detailing the construction of a homemade hexbeam antenna for cb frequencies?
Re: Hexbeam for CB
Posted: February 2nd, 2023, 7:44 am
by Bombero
Spectre1..
Welcome to
CBRT.
Keep in mind that a hexbeam will require a rotator and mast and the wind load is not ideal…a lot of hassle for just 1 band.
However..if your intent in building one…
[Please login or register to view this link]
Good luck and let us know your progress on this endeavor.
Bombero
Re: Hexbeam for CB
Posted: February 2nd, 2023, 10:34 am
by Spectre1
Hi Bombero
Thanks for the link!
I was thinking about building a portable 11m hexbeam that I could quickly assemble and take down, for field use (in addition to a vertical antenna).
If you happen to come across an article specifically dealing with portable hexbeams, please let me know.
Re: Hexbeam for CB
Posted: February 6th, 2023, 8:19 pm
by Bozo
Spectre1 wrote: February 2nd, 2023, 10:34 am
Hi Bombero
Thanks for the link!
I was thinking about building a portable 11m hexbeam that I could quickly assemble and take down, for field use (in addition to a vertical antenna).
If you happen to come across an article specifically dealing with portable hexbeams, please let me know.
@Spectre1