Anyone looking parts and information to build the larger Hex Wire Beams I have the baseplate kit and dimensions for building the 30 and 40 meter Hexbeam using the wire dimensions from G3TXQ broadband calculations. A list of the required Max Gain Systems fiberglass tubing is also on the link below.
Click Here for the link on the 30/40 meter HexKit.com Baseplate site
TNX es 73,
Ron Mott W4RDM
www.hexkit.com
Monday, December 21, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Hex Beam Baseplate Assembly with two different size flanges
Many hex wire beam builders want to use a larger mast between the rotator and the baseplate than the original. The following is a short description on how to assemble the baseplate with two different size flanges. The top flange is a 1"IPS(1.315" actual ID), the lower flange is 1.5"IPS(1.9" actual ID)
The top of the baseplate is the side with the hexkit.com logo. I normally assemble the top small flange with the set screws towards the logo that is the front of the baseplate. The coax hole is located at 2 o'clock
Start assembling the baseplate by inserting the four small hex bolts from the back of the baseplate to attach the small flange, use lockwasher between the nut and flange. You can tighten these fasteners for the small flange
(Click on the images for larger pictures for more detail)
Next, insert the larger bolts from the top of the baseplate. Run the nuts up to the back of the baseplate finger tight.
Then slide the larger flange onto the bolts.
You can now tighten the nut that is between the large flange and the baseplate. Install the lock washer and nuts that attach the large flange to the baseplate assembly. Tighten the outside nuts.
That's pretty much it. The assembly is simple as long as you start with the smaller upper flange and then attached the larger lower flange with the shim nuts.
The baseplate assembly is very strong.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
My email address can be found on qrz.com and hexkit.com
Keep On Building,
73,
Ron W4RDM
www.hexkit.com
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The top of the baseplate is the side with the hexkit.com logo. I normally assemble the top small flange with the set screws towards the logo that is the front of the baseplate. The coax hole is located at 2 o'clock
Start assembling the baseplate by inserting the four small hex bolts from the back of the baseplate to attach the small flange, use lockwasher between the nut and flange. You can tighten these fasteners for the small flange
(Click on the images for larger pictures for more detail)
Next, insert the larger bolts from the top of the baseplate. Run the nuts up to the back of the baseplate finger tight.
Then slide the larger flange onto the bolts.
You can now tighten the nut that is between the large flange and the baseplate. Install the lock washer and nuts that attach the large flange to the baseplate assembly. Tighten the outside nuts.
That's pretty much it. The assembly is simple as long as you start with the smaller upper flange and then attached the larger lower flange with the shim nuts.
The baseplate assembly is very strong.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments.
My email address can be found on qrz.com and hexkit.com
Keep On Building,
73,
Ron W4RDM
www.hexkit.com
homebrew hex beam, diy hexbeam,G3TXQ hex beam, broadband hex beam, broadband hexbeam, broadband hex-beam, hexagonal beam, G3TXQ broadband hexagonal beam, MaxGain Systems, hex beam kit, FB-77-1024, Ferrite Beads, 40 meter hexbeam, 30 meter hexbeam
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