[TowerTalk] WTB 5 band yagi

[TexasRF at aol.com]

Hi Tom, have you considered using a Hex Beam? There are two full sized  
elements on five bands, 20, 17,15, 12 and 10m. There are no traps and they  are 
very broad band compared to typical trap type antennas.
 
There are not three elements like you said but with two full sized  
elements has similar or greater gain than three element trap type  beams. Turning 
radius is only 11 ft so it meets your size requirements 
 
The Tex Hex model we sell has improved robustness and can mount on a 2"  
mast, unlike other brands. Also unlike other brands, the Tex Hex can be 
supplied  with an optional mast extension to mount a vhf/uhf antenna above the HF  
elements. We don't need it in Texas but there is an ice kit available that  
doubles the number of spreader support cables.
 
The Tex Hex is manufactured in Richardson TX which is just down the road a  
few miles. That eliminates inbound shipping charges and reduces the selling 
 price to only $629.
 
The only down side that I see is these antennas look "different" than the  
old style beams and some folks think they are not "pretty". I personally 
think  they look great.
 
73,
Gerald K5GW
GM Texas Towers
 
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 8/28/2015 10:05:04 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
k5iid at sbcglobal.net writes:

I  am considering going to a yagi instead of my beloved quad. I am 
interested in  a 5 band 3 (or more) element antenna. It cannot be a monster antenna  
because I don't have a whole lot of room between my neighbor and me...30 
feet  maximum.If you have something that fits this bill please let me know 
price and  condition. I also would consider a smaller Log-Periodic.I am also 
very open to  suggestions.  Thanks Tom K5IID

Finally there is a bit of  joy in Mudville!http://www.dfwcontest.com K5IID 
Tom HortonFt. Worth Texas,  76133E sorter for ARRL W5 bureauSame call since  
1956
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