I appreciate this video. I got on the waiting list for a BuddiHEX today. Expect to get mine around the end of the year. Fingers crossed. I have a Buddipole and the Mastwerx mast; they work great.
Look up laurel testing or ARRL amateur testing in your area in Google. It's easier than ever to get your license. Got my 1st license in 1990, now I'm a VE. Go for it.
I passed my Technician test off of studying the HamRadio2 Technician videos. Passed the General using HamRadioPrep. You just have to want to get it enough and you will do it.
Thanks for the shout out Jason. Exactly what was needed as that threw me off for 30 minutes before someone explained you could push that button in and that it would lift off. 🤣I am so afraid I will break something.
Hey Jason, was wondering what the top of that center pole that attaches to mast looks like. Would be nice to mount a vertical for gmrs or ht's up there, or idealy starlink lol.
Try it with the 40m exstenions my is one of the original g4 and also has a winter pack as well. It on top of my yagi. Love your channel keep up the great work. 73 Richard M0uoo
Did you extend the 30ft mast completely? I have heard that it is not possible to use the full length of the 30ft version with the hexbeam and you should set it up to 20ft maximum. Hope that it´s not correct because in that case it does not make sense for me to buy the mastwerks. Other question: Do you have an idea how to install the antenna on a circular mast instead of an oblong one? Many thanks for your videos about the hexbeam.. I had luck and next week it should arrive here (only the mast is still missing) Regards, Jonas, DJ1KL
No, I only put it up about 20' - my 30' tripod is one of the first models, they have been redesigned them since to make the top sections a bit more sturdy. Mine won't hold the Hexbeam with the top section extended, but you really don't need it anyway.
What’s the power handling capability of the hex-beam? Just wondering if I could use it on 11m while out camping. But I didn’t wanna melt anything. Thanks Tony NB785
Power Handling and using out of band are 2 different things. The Hexbeam itself will handle 1500w but it doesn't have an 11M element so you would need a tuner to tune down to that band.
Wait, wait, wait…The antenna structure has a mast, but after assembly it needs to be placed on a separate mast to elevate it right? I put myself on the waiting list to get one, then today I realized that I can’t mount it on the mast I already have, seems it is designed to be mounted on a specific brand of mast that I guess must be purchased separately? The Mastwerks brand mast that is shipped from the same location as the Buddiehex.
The mast just about doubles the price, but I also have a Buddiepole and it’s a better mast than the one that’s included with the Buddiepole. You just can’t have enough antennas right….
ARRL Field Day rules specify that the WARC Bands (30m, 17m, and 12m) shall not be used (look up WARC Bands for the definition). Contesting in general is not allowed on the WARC Bands.
'Do not put up the Hexbeam without putting the coax first.' I was thinking that all the way up until you said it. I always put that on after I put the elements on. I also found that out by experience... BTW, I'm 6'1" tall, and I also need to use that build mast. DE K7RLN
ahh,well a friend of mine just built his own Hexbeam using the kit from the company and he found it quite performant ,,very performant.i seriously would like to see this kit here in the video in my winter,our changing weather from -25,-30 celcius in winter to +20-+28 celcius in summer also snow,ice water fall,,,i dought it would last years !!! Some plastic dont react well to sun for a long exposure.But it is NOT for a permanent installation like i need myself 73/s thanks for your video.Gervais VE2CKN
Those hex beams work. And work well. Seams like a lot across the pond like those.
I appreciate this video. I got on the waiting list for a BuddiHEX today. Expect to get mine around the end of the year. Fingers crossed. I have a Buddipole and the Mastwerx mast; they work great.
I wish I could get HAM licensed. I hear about local stuff but they all disappear when I try to find any testing or assistance. But looks fun!
Look up laurel testing or ARRL amateur testing in your area in Google. It's easier than ever to get your license.
Got my 1st license in 1990, now I'm a VE.
Go for it.
hamstudy.org/sessions - find tests anywhere and virtually
I passed my Technician test off of studying the HamRadio2 Technician videos. Passed the General using HamRadioPrep. You just have to want to get it enough and you will do it.
directors go in front of the driven element. reflectors go behind the driven element.
A hex is a 2 element beam. Driven element and a reflector.
Thanks for the shout out Jason. Exactly what was needed as that threw me off for 30 minutes before someone explained you could push that button in and that it would lift off. 🤣I am so afraid I will break something.
Yeah, I couldn't figure that out either, until Chris E-mailed me, and told me to push the button in... DE K7RLN
Glad to help
Thank you for sharing this with us it was appreciated.
Thanks for watching
Probably the best portable antenna in my arsenal.
They seem to perfom very well but look like a pain to set up and take down easily.
@@MI7DJT it is surprisingly easy
It isn't hard at all
Would be nice to afford one. Nicely done
Agreed on the affording one. I'd put it up as semi-permanent antenna in my back yard.
wot would you say was the better antenna a dx commander or one of them, and were would i get one of them hex,s looks great oh im in the uk thou
Hey Jason, was wondering what the top of that center pole that attaches to mast looks like. Would be nice to mount a vertical for gmrs or ht's up there, or idealy starlink lol.
It's actually flat on top with a 3/8X24 female thread insert so you could mount most any small antenna on top of the hex center post.
Try it with the 40m exstenions my is one of the original g4 and also has a winter pack as well. It on top of my yagi. Love your channel keep up the great work. 73 Richard M0uoo
Shoot, I was hoping to use the monster tripod and 50' mast that I already have for this antenna.
You probably can if you get an adapter
@@HamRadio2 do they make an adapter to use your own mast? I am not seeing one.
Yes I spoke to Chris about them - you might have to call
While time consuming, the Buddihex doesn't look hard to put up and they definitely work.
Love to get one, but too expensive for me.
Did you extend the 30ft mast completely? I have heard that it is not possible to use the full length of the 30ft version with the hexbeam and you should set it up to 20ft maximum. Hope that it´s not correct because in that case it does not make sense for me to buy the mastwerks. Other question: Do you have an idea how to install the antenna on a circular mast instead of an oblong one?
Many thanks for your videos about the hexbeam.. I had luck and next week it should arrive here (only the mast is still missing)
Regards, Jonas, DJ1KL
No, I only put it up about 20' - my 30' tripod is one of the first models, they have been redesigned them since to make the top sections a bit more sturdy. Mine won't hold the Hexbeam with the top section extended, but you really don't need it anyway.
What’s the power handling capability of the hex-beam? Just wondering if I could use it on 11m while out camping. But I didn’t wanna melt anything.
Thanks
Tony
NB785
Power Handling and using out of band are 2 different things.
The Hexbeam itself will handle 1500w but it doesn't have an 11M element so you would need a tuner to tune down to that band.
How does it handle wind? Like Wyoming wind. 40+ mph gusts
Watch the first few minutes here
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Do you have a link to the build mast?
it comes with the hexbeam. I don't think it is sold separately
Wait, wait, wait…The antenna structure has a mast, but after assembly it needs to be placed on a separate mast to elevate it right? I put myself on the waiting list to get one, then today I realized that I can’t mount it on the mast I already have, seems it is designed to be mounted on a specific brand of mast that I guess must be purchased separately? The Mastwerks brand mast that is shipped from the same location as the Buddiehex.
@@franklentz5388 Mastwerks is owned by Buddipole. And yes, the hexbeam is made to go on that.
The mast just about doubles the price, but I also have a Buddiepole and it’s a better mast than the one that’s included with the Buddiepole. You just can’t have enough antennas right….
Can it be used as an tent?
A tent with holes
Why are some not allowed on “field day”?
ARRL Field Day rules specify that the WARC Bands (30m, 17m, and 12m) shall not be used (look up WARC Bands for the definition). Contesting in general is not allowed on the WARC Bands.
'Do not put up the Hexbeam without putting the coax first.' I was thinking that all the way up until you said it. I always put that on after I put the elements on. I also found that out by experience... BTW, I'm 6'1" tall, and I also need to use that build mast. DE K7RLN
Next up is the DX Commander….maybe🤪
Great looking setup, but way outside of my available budget (retired, fixed-income, disabled :( )
ahh,well a friend of mine just built his own Hexbeam using the kit from the company and he found it quite performant ,,very performant.i seriously would like to see this kit here in the video in my winter,our changing weather from -25,-30 celcius in winter to +20-+28 celcius in summer also snow,ice water fall,,,i dought it would last years !!! Some plastic dont react well to sun for a long exposure.But it is NOT for a permanent installation like i need myself
73/s thanks for your video.Gervais VE2CKN
There’s a difference between “Building” and “Assembling” an antenna.
Yes there is. Regardless, people want to know how to construct this antenna, no matter what you choose to call it.
I struggle with just assembling antennas let alone building one. I’m on the waiting list for the buddiehex.
Dont let that bald bag of pudding get you worked up. He seems like he got some sugar in his tank
Too expensive and too difficult for a solo person to setup. I'm sure it's fine for some.
Not at all difficult to setup.
Great video! de W2CSI
Thanks!