- Support cords from the center post to the ends of the spreaders along with two other cords
between the ends and the middle of the two front spreaders establish and hold the shape of the
hexagonal beam. When installed properly, very little tension is on the wires as these cords do the
physical work
- The cords are made of strong Kevlar with a UV resistant dacron cover and the hardware is
corrosion resistant stainless steel and aluminum crimps.
Hexagonal Beam by K4KIO
Building the G3TXQ Broad Band Hexagonal Beam
Available for purchase
Buy or build a hex beam
Six Steps to build it - Support cords
Parts needed
Tools needed
Measuring tape
Crimping tool or large
pliers
Utility knife
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85 ft 1/8" Kevlar/Dacron cord
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1" open S hooks, stainless
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3.3 mm aluminum thin wall double sleeve
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8" UV resistant heavy duty
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Click these photos to enlarge
Finished product
Measure out 7 cords of
Kevlar/Dacron with little "S"
hooks on the end. The
cords should be 128 inches
long, including the hooks.
The Kevlar is very strong
and will not stretch and the
Dacron covering provides
resistance to UV radiation.
Use the crimps instead of
knots.
You will need an
intermediate cord between
the two front spreaders.
Make this cord 89 inches
long but don't use hooks;
instead put a cable tie on
each end that will be used
to wrap around the spreader
at about the 15 M band.
Here is how the support cords are connected to the end of
the spreaders. Just hook down into the end and then secure
the hook with a large cable tie.
Site publication date 12/2007
Page revision date 7/2009
Copyright 2009
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Kevlar and Dacron cord can be otained from
www.radioworks.com. Crimps are not necessary if you are
willing to tie knots instead, a perfectly suitable alternative.
Hooks can be obtained from local hardware outlets.