| VK2QV |
Rating:      |
2022-11-23 | |
| Excellent multi band antenna |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
Update after 6 years -- I just wanted to update my review here. After 6 years the antenna is performing same as day one or even better in new sun cycle. I must admit this is a real weapon, built quality and performance. It has gone through may gale force winds and never had a problems, gust upto 80km/h. Highly recommend this Hexbeam antenna for anyone who has limited space but to get on the game. I have 279 DXCC using this antenna since it erected. Today I just worked 3C3CA from downunder, only limited VK BIG guns have worked that station. The best by far Hexbeam. - de VK2QV
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The Hexbeam was put-up on the mast about 6 weeks ago. I have a small backyard and wanted to operate on 20m through 6m including the WARC bands using my homebrewed antenna mast.
Prior to purchasing the antenna I did much research and decided to go on with Hexbeam by Ant MW0JZE.
The antenna works great on all 6 bands and low VSWR throughout the bands. Superbly built with quality great materials. Assembly of the antenna was very easy and instructions were very clear. I’m using 1:1 balun made by Ant as well.
Antenna is sitting about 10m above the ground level and VSWR was measured using RigExpert antenna analyzer and very impressed with low SWR over entire band so no tuner needed. All 6 bands at it resonant and it is a real wide bander.
Communication with Ant is very easy by email or Whatsapp and you will get a prompt reply from him.
In general the antenna works excellent and DX signal reports are much better compared to my old homebrewed Cobwebb antenna. Most of the times I use 300w and can easily break a pileup.
I will recommend this antenna for anyone who has limited space and no need of big tower and simple rotator will turn the antenna with ease. I’m using Yaesu G-450A rotator to turn the antenna.
for more info: https://www.qrz.com/db/VK2QV
73 Ras VK2QV
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| M1TCP |
Rating:      |
2022-11-20 | |
| Really excellent 6 band antenna |
Time Owned: 6 to 12 months. |
Bought this hexbeam from Ant MW0JZE, ordering process is first class, great communication from Ant as to how my order was progressing etc and very well packaged on arrival.
I bought this for operating when I go on holiday, which has been somewhat delayed due to the 'coronovirus' issues, however we have managed to get away for a week and have had the hexbeam up on a trailer mast at about 50 foot.
It really works well, despite some pretty poor band conditions this week I have been working loads of dx mainly on SSB with some FT-8 and FT-4.
This is a very quiet antenna, I have an end fed dipole for 40/20/15/10 which is reasonably quiet but comparing between the noise levels between it and the hexbeam the hexbeam is much quieter, which of course means that you can hear and work more really weak stations who would otherwise be lost in the noise.
It is built like a tank, took me a while to put it together the first time, but once you have built it a few times its pretty easy. While its solid and well built it is still light enough to lift and slide into the trailer mast socket single handed.
Totally recommend this antenna, it really works well and it is incredibly well made and supported by a great guy who is a real credit to amateur radio. |
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| OE3CRD |
Rating:      |
2022-08-21 | |
| Great Performance |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
hi,
i had used for 10 years the HEX from SP7IDX (Waldi SK unfortunately) - The old HEX come down due a storm this year.
Started to write with Ant in Jan 2022.
Received the antenna few weeks ago and works perfectly!
I also like the very stable mast included in my order also the WX support. From the mechanic point of view its very stable and does not really affect the SWR.
Thanks again to you Ant for your great job!
73
Chris |
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| MM0LBX |
Rating:      |
2022-07-07 | |
| Great Performer, exceeded expectations |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
I mean no disrespect whatsoever when I say this, I did not expect the Hexbeam to perform so well after replacing a 9 element yagi with the Hexbeam.
In all honesty, I studied the antenna and reviews well before purchasing, I read "breaking pile-ups" a lot and thought, is it really that good? it certainly is. I have been a DX'er for the 15 years and also a contester on and off, just recently back on the radio after 4 years out, I needed an antenna that was a lot lighter than my old antenna as sadly all my radio friend have either passed away or not able to assist with antenna work, I can now work on the antenna myself due to the reduced weight.
It definitely breaks pile-ups with 190w out of my FT1000MP MkV, approximately 13 meters AGL. Extra bonus band is of course the magic band.
Took me a little longer to build as I have an unusually shaped back garden, got there nevertheless.
I must thank Ant for his patience who went above and beyond to help me, also sent extra d rings at no extra cost, a true gentleman.
I am still testing the antenna but very happy with the results, I even purchased a new transceiver with 6m to try it out, yet to do that as the new one only came yesterday, work commitments have stopped that just now. I will be testing on 6 at the weekend if its open of course.
I can't recommend this antenna enough if you need to down size from your full size yagi, don't think about it, do it, you won't be disappointed. If I can hear it, I'll work it.
Ant, keep up the good work my friend.
Vy 73,
MM0LBX |
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| F5NZY |
Rating:      |
2022-02-24 | |
| Great antenna, indeed! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
I don't remember when I bought my first Hexbeam built by MW0JZE but in 2013, I bought the current model with the aluminium hub and the XTREAM WX SUPPORTS.
The antenna is on a high point, at 130m ASL, and since 2013 the antenna has experienced several storms with peak speeds of 130 km/h and once even 140 km/h.
Thanks to the XTREAM WX SUPPORTS, it has never moved.
After so many years, I am really glad to own this antenna.
The build quality is really excellent and the performance really good.
It is an antenna which I find at least equal to a three element trap antenna, but without the disadvantages of the latter.
Also, very important for me is the price/performance ratio of this antenna.
Performance, wind resistance and price/performance ratio.
Do not hesitate!
Thanks Ant, you made my DX life easier, and so much more enjoyable!
73 de Steph, F5NZY. |
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| OH3BKN |
Rating:      |
2021-10-24 | |
| Very good antenna! And also good choice for my requirements! |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
I haven't a large space so wanted a light and well balanced antenna which could be installed on the top of my WRTC-telescopic mast. Finally my decision was a Hexbeam from Anthony. I was then a little bit afraid
of wet & heavy snow in Finland, but not so much about winds. So at the same time I purchased Xtream supports from him. I think they were worth of installing right away in beginning.
Delivery time was quite long, about 5 months in summer 2020, but this Ant told already in his first emails. I believe I wasn't only one customer then.
Assembly was easy, because instruction were good and simple to follow. As expected, antenna is light and balanced, but still rigid with weather supports. At the moment it's about on 11,5 m height with two guylines (6 and 10 m) and it's rotated by Yeasy G-450 rotator.
Antenna works very, very well so this first year has been fantastic with such a great experiences. It's really a strange feeling after getting a DX QSO in pileup, only with 100 W!!!
I do recommend highly this antenna with weather supports as well Ant as manufacturer. |
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| RU9CZD |
Rating:      |
2021-09-23 | |
| Best antenna I ever had. |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
| Simply excellent both mechanically and electrically. I have been using one at my summer QTH for 10 years now and had no issues with it at all. Highly recommended. |
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| ON7AH |
Rating:      |
2021-09-17 | |
| Extraordinary antenna |
Time Owned: more than 12 months. |
When, after a 16 years break, I was restarting my amateur radio career, I did a lot of research for an appropriate antenna, and finally ordered the classic 6 band G3TXQ Hexbeam by MW0JZE. I also purchased the extreme weather supports.
My order was placed at the beginning of August 2017.
Communication was brilliant from the initial inquiry, right up to the point that the antenna was delivered, well packaged, in Mid-December 2017.
All parts were clearly numbered and the instructions were clear. I took my time for the assembly. It was completed in less than 2 hours. At the feed-point I installed a 1:1 “Hexbeam BALUN” built by another great chap Hugo, www.on7fuferriteapplications.com.
The antenna is mounted on a 8m crank-up military mast.
I am extremely happy with the Hexbeam from both performance and build quality.
With my modest 100W I can work everything I hear, DX-peditions included.
The weather supports do their job.
If you are thinking about a purchase, don't go anywhere else, just order one from Anthony. You will not regret it!
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| 2E0SVB |
Rating:      |
2021-05-10 | |
| A truly World class DX beast! |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
After a lot of research online, discussions with club mates and watching various YT reviews, I settled upon the G3TXQ by MW0JZE as my first HF antenna.
It's a popular choice, and Anthony is but one man, so be prepared for a wait. I think my order was delivered 18 weeks after being placed. Demand obviously fluctuates though, so place your order and be patient.
Communication throughout was superb. Anthony is a very polite and patient chap; I found him very responsive to any questions. His after sales support is excellent as well. I have just placed an order for the 40m add on kit to extend my operating capability.
I ordered the classic 6 band Hex Beam, together with the additional inclement weather supports. I recommend buying these at the outset; better to have them and not need them, then need them and not have them. The standard Hex manages strong winds very well. We've just had a sustained storm with winds over 60mph over two days. The Hex barely moved.
It arrives well packaged and the instructions are logical and easy to follow. All parts are clearly numbered and construction was stress free. I didn't time it, but for sure less than two hours.
The components are clearly of exceptional quality and I have no concerns whatsoever about the longevity or robustness of his work.
While I have been licenced for a couple of years now, I have only recently started working HF. I have had a challenge getting permission for a mast and dealing with NIMBY neighbours has been a real chore, but I have to say it has absolutely been worth it. My very first HF contact was ZS3Y in South Africa at almost 5800 miles on 50W! Since then I have racked up QSO after QSO, with furthest DX being over 7000 miles to East Malaysia.
I often get really lovely reports about the quality of my signal, and the G3TXQ by MW0JZE continues to amaze me.
A brilliant antenna - buy one! |
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| IU3MIK |
Rating:      |
2021-03-01 | |
| Amazing experience |
Time Owned: 0 to 3 months. |
G3TXQ by MW0JZE is an amazing antenna.
The quality of the service of MW0JZE Ant and IZ3KVD Giorgio, the Italian distribution is really top. They are very transparent and help to buy it, and they care a lot about their clients.
Setup easy, and everything is already prepared. I'm not a maker, and you do not need to be one to install it.
The quality of materials and instructions is very high.
More than that, the Antenna is fantastic.
My set up is on a 6mt tower + 1mt and 30cm mast on a 21mt building.
I see a 12db gain over my multiband vertical.
SWR is flat on all 6 bands and very low (much lower than 1.5). You see something more than 1.5, only beyond 29.7mhz and 51mhz.
From my QTH (northeast part of Italy), I was able to have CW QSO with the US east coast on QRPP (400mW) and QRP (5W) with West Coast (Seattle), Japan, Hong Kong and Argentina (11.000 km).
You don't need anymore to use the tuner and the pre-amplifier.
It's really another world! |
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