6-Band 1.5kW HEXBEAM HF Ham Radio Antenna

We put the portable antenna BuddiHEX to the test and WOW how amazing it is! Check out the contacts we made!

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 The BuddiHEX Hexbeam & SportTube
1:13 What's in the bag
1:50 Setting up the MastWERX tripod
3:08 Putting the hexbeam together
4:40 The hub assembly
6:03 Arms/spreaders
10:09 Putting the wire elements on
13:41 Tensioning cord
14:34 Testing on Air
19:57 Front to Back signal
21:59 Comparing to our club station antenna
23:09 A surprise station pops up
23:28 Our thoughts of the antenna system
25:00 Some issues

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