Spreader Arms for a Lightweight Portable Hexbeam Antenna you can build. 

Thanks. It could be fancier but that justs adds cost for little to no benefit. Its all a balancing act.

Thank you 😊. Still more improvements to come yet.

Thanks. Have a free weekend end of July, likely then.

Thanks Julio 👍

Thats a really good idea, hadnt thought of that. Only downside is its not field replaceable easily.

@@MM0OPXFieldRadioMorning mate, yes you are right. If in the field it wouldn't be for a long time. I would just tie it up if one was to fail. I would maybe cut a D ring and see how much force it would need to deform or snap. I guess they are made out of a ABS kind of material. If they bend quiet easily I would try a stainless steel one. They are on Amazon. I don't think they would bend. I would do a test to see which fails first the D ring or the heat shrink. Belt and braces you could go the whole hog. Use the stainless one and fix them to the pole like a fishing rod eye. Wrap it with twine and paint it with something like nail varnish or epoxy. Well food for thought there mate. You have done a fantastic job, if you try any of the above let me know how you get on. Shame I don't live closer. I only come up your way with work. 😁 Happy father's day from a radio son. 73

Thanks mate. I've still to make a small spares kit for this although not much to go wrong.

@@MM0OPXFieldRadio yes I don't really see anything that will fail under normal use. I have had the tent pole snap but they were under a lot of wind and a 6 man tent attached to them. I can't see wind breaking it. Outstanding craftsmanship you have done. I am currently on a cad program designing a case for Meshtastic. Not sure why as I can only pick up one other HAM guy about a mile away. Oh well keeps us busy 🤣. I will put loads of hours into this just for it to sit in a draw.

Thanks Jay 👍

If only, I dont have the time or inclination. Hopefully it will inspire folks to build it themselves

Yeah its built for convenience. For a permanent solution. Thicker base plate, thicker larger diameter centre post, thicker larger diameter spreader arms. The rest to suit.

Colin, I absolutely love your design and really appreciate you putting together these detailed videos!! This looks like the perfect solution for my situation. I put together a relatively permanent installation, but it’s too difficult to take down for every threat of a hurricane (too heavy and not enough room for a tilt over mast). I tried telescoping crappie poles, but they were too flimsy and I couldn’t leave wire guides on the arms. I think this will work really well! Thanks!!

Your welcome. I want to make the Hexbeam more accessible to people. The next one I'm building for 15-6 has a bit more finesse.

Unfortunately no. This is a labour of love for me. Have a go and take your time making one yourself.

@@MM0OPXFieldRadio 😭😭