This HF, VHF, and UHF antenna functions as both a resonant, legal-limit rigid dipole and vertical antenna. When used as a dipole, it covers 2 to 40 meters; deployed as a vertical, it operates on 10–20 meters as well as 220 MHz and 440 MHz. Included for mounting are the Survivor Tripod and a mount for 1.25-inch masts.

Specifications

• Power: Full legal limit
• RF Connection: SO-239
• Frequency: 2 – 40 Meters, plus 220MHz, & 440MHz
• 80 ounces is the maximum weight when deployed as a dipole
• Packable at a size of 24 x 4 1/2 inches
• Environmental operating parameters: -15 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit and winds up to 35 Mph when guyed, otherwise 15 Mph.

Included

• 2 – 5.41 meter (17′ 9″) telescopic stainless-steel whips (with “Alpha Antenna” laser engraved)
• 1 – HexTenna hub
• 2 – 30/40 meter wire clip-on 18′ elements (one set)
• 1 – 31 foot counterpoise for use when deploying the Vertical on 12-20 meters
  • Please note that Counterpoise are highly efficient tuned elements that are deployed at resonant lengths by rolling out the coil of wire.
• 1 – Non-padded bag. NOTE – Everything except the tripod fits in the non-padded bag. purchase the optional Large Padded Field Bag that will hold everything.
• 1 – Survivor Tripod and Female 5/8 11 to Female 3/3 24 Adapter

Deployment

For temporary outdoor use, deployment can be achieved using the included Top of Mast Mount, which can be affixed to any sized pipe between 1 to 1 1/4 inch outside diameter. It is recommended that you ALWAYS guy this system. For guying options see the Mast Guying Adapter to stabilizes deployments.

Two (2) DX/NVIS Tips and Tricks for the HexTenna are:

1. To transform the V-Dipole that enhanced NVIS into an Inverted V-Dipole to enhance DX, hang it from a tree or install it upside down on a mast or hang it from a tree. NOTE –DX and NVIS will still also work, but with less effectiveness, no matter how it is installed.
2. To improve performance, especially for DX and when deployed as a Vertical, then Multiple Raised Resonant Counterpoise Elements can be constructed in lieu of the single Counterpoise that is rolled out/in for resonance.

NOTE – There is no upgrade path to the HexTenna Yagi, as it has a different design, and the hubs are physically mounted on the boom.

Analysis

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Differences

2-20M HexTenna Yagi antenna vs a Vertical Dipole VHF HF HF HexTenna

More Information

The whips for the HexTenna Deluxe are telescopic, so as to enable you to adjust them for the band you are using. These whips are angled to change the naturally occurring 72-ohm dipole component to 50 ohms. This is not a ‘no tune all-band antenna’. For example, when deployed for 20 meters, it has two self-supporting telescopic whips that have a total deployed length of about 34 feet. The resonance is naturally occurring as you adjust the whips for the band you would like to operate on. Furthermore, when deployed on 40 meters, then this antenna becomes an M-Dipole that is 35 feet 9 inches on each side. The HexTenna can also be configured as a Delta Loop when the Alpha Antenna option for that configuration is purchased.

For further information, you may enjoy reading the article: What are the best EmComm Antennas?

Options

AutoMatch and RF Jumper: USER GUIDE Purchase and install both the Auto Match and the RF Jumper to enables a tuner to provide you with touch free matching from 6 through 80 meters and has a power rating of 250W PEP SSB, 125W CW, and 25W Digital.

Delta Loop: USER GUIDE Purchase and install the Delta Loop Antenna Wire, Auto Match, and the RF Jumper to enable your external tuner to provide touch free matching from 6 through 80 meters and a power rating of 250W PEP SSB, 125W CW, and 25W Digital.

Videos

Run over and beaten! Will the HexTenna survive?

5 feet vs 20 feet, results in 1/2 an S-Unit is the difference when mounting the HexTenna.

Is the whip really 17 feet 9 inches long?

Here is a quick fix when your whip gets stuck.

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