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G3TXQ

Articles including discussion about the G3TXQ and his innovative broadband hexbeam design.

Simulations of Classic & Broadband Hexbeam – The Movie

January 6, 2019July 22, 2010

FDTD reveals Hex Beam behavior with real movies of magnetic and electric fields in time.

Categories Antennas Tags 10m, 15m, 20m, FDTD, G3TXQ, hexbeam, Simulation, Traffie

Max-Gain Systems Fiberglass for your Hex Beam

June 2, 2018July 18, 2010

By now I have posted several times about my new G3TXQ Broadband Hex Beam which came online in March 2010. I figure it is time to post a bit more on the materials I used for my version of the hex beam. Read more about the fine spreader kit from Max-Gain Systems.

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Categories Antennas Tags G3TXQ, hexbeam, K4KIO, Max-Gain

Broadband Hexbeam at Field Day 2010

June 2, 2018July 14, 2010

The Field Day Broadband G3TXQ Hex Beam works Hawaii from Virginia during Field Day.

Categories Antennas Tags 10m, 15m, 20m, Field Day, G3TXQ, hexbeam

Hexagonal (Hex) Beam Battle

June 2, 2018August 17, 2009

“Put a Hex on you…” Three antenna suppliers are making the Hex Beam antenna an easier choice for your next 20-10 meter beam.

Categories Antennas Tags 10m, 12m, 15m, 17m, 20m, beam, DX-Eng., G3TXQ, hex, hexbeam, K4KIO, Traffie

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