I wonder how a hexbeam would compare to a 'junior' type beam on 20/15/10 meters, like the Mosley TA-32 Junior? From what I understand, the hexbeam has 2 elements, as does a 'junior beam' like the TA-32 Junior.
I have to agree. There's something definitely wrong with the installation of the GAP. I Use both a Hustler 5BTV and a Hex Beam and it's hit or miss on which one performs better. On DX more often then not the Hustler is better because it has a much lower take off angle. The Hex is up 33 feet and more often then not it does better state side.
With that said the Hex has the benefit of directionality which allows me to null out strong stations.
FIVE S Units? At 6db/S unit that would be 30db. Even 3db/S unit or 15db is not believable. Where was the verticle? Feedline? Condition? Height? Obstructions? A properly functioning vertical vs a properly function hex beam under the same conditions I might buy 5 or 6db on the hex beam.
Now side and back rejection would be a different story.
@Tritone217 Remember difference between S-units on HAM radio meters can be just 2-3dB. In addition you have up to 20dB difference between vertical and horisontal polarity. Also the angle the signal hits from the sky can be significant.
The GAP is NOT a 'dummy load'! Actually, it works quite well, except on the lowest band it is rated for. I know. I've owned 2 of them.
AudiophileTubes 3 months ago
How high was the GAP?
twylo 3 months ago
I wonder how a hexbeam would compare to a 'junior' type beam on 20/15/10 meters, like the Mosley TA-32 Junior? From what I understand, the hexbeam has 2 elements, as does a 'junior beam' like the TA-32 Junior.
AudiophileTubes 1 year ago
@AudiophileTubes
I have to agree. There's something definitely wrong with the installation of the GAP. I Use both a Hustler 5BTV and a Hex Beam and it's hit or miss on which one performs better. On DX more often then not the Hustler is better because it has a much lower take off angle. The Hex is up 33 feet and more often then not it does better state side.
With that said the Hex has the benefit of directionality which allows me to null out strong stations.
Blaze1024 3 months ago
FIVE S Units? At 6db/S unit that would be 30db. Even 3db/S unit or 15db is not believable. Where was the verticle? Feedline? Condition? Height? Obstructions? A properly functioning vertical vs a properly function hex beam under the same conditions I might buy 5 or 6db on the hex beam.
Now side and back rejection would be a different story.
Something is not quite kosher with this test...
Tritone217 1 year ago
@Tritone217 Remember difference between S-units on HAM radio meters can be just 2-3dB. In addition you have up to 20dB difference between vertical and horisontal polarity. Also the angle the signal hits from the sky can be significant.
la7dfa 8 months ago
Ultrabeam Dynamic Antenna System.
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orestemusic 1 year ago
NICE!!!
maurilucca 2 years ago
think is like compare a GSXR1000 vs VESPA
ec4alb 2 years ago
Very interesting! Could you do MORE comparisons between the GAP and Hex?
sophiegromit 2 years ago