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VHQ HEXBEAM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the highest quality, highest
performing Hexbeam available. We have done most of
the work for you by assembling most of the time-
consuming steps in our factory, bringing you an easy to
assemble antenna. Of course, it's always best to have
experienced hams to help you, and a couple of helping
hands as well.
Please use the caution you would use with any antenna
installation and place the antenna in a clear area away
from people and powerlines to avoid RF contact and
exposure as outlined in many antenna book references.
Mount your antenna in a secure manner. For your safety
and others, please ground your antenna and mast using
the guides from ARRL and other qualified sources.
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- Page 1 VHQ HEXBEAM ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the highest quality, highest performing Hexbeam available. We have done most of the work for you by assembling most of the time- consuming steps in our factory, bringing you an easy to assemble antenna.
- Page 2 UNPACKING Your VHQ Hexbeam is shipped to you in one large box that contains everything you will need to complete the assembly of your antenna. There are no other parts necessary to run to the hardware store and purchase. The box contains the following: 6 sets of Support Arms (spreaders) wire guides installed.
- Page 3 Unpack the contents of the box and identify each part PREPARATION You will notice each part is clearly marked and identified. Most people find that painting the fiberglass spreader arms prevents UV damage to the arms, and we suggest you use an outdoor paint such as Rust-Oleum or other commercial outdoor paint.
- Page 4 of spreader arms slides into a larger section, and paint thickness may make the arm insertion difficult, so go lightly in this area. Allow the paint to dry completely prior to assembly. It is a good idea to place your mounting plate on a support top about waist high.
- Page 5 Keep all rod ends equal distance from radius of hub - approximately ½” Fig.2...
- Page 6 Next, Place the center post into the base plate with the HEX stickers aligned as shown in the picture below. And then tighten the two set screws as shown, Fig.3 Fig.3 Place the medium fiberglass rods into the open ends of the larger diameter rods.
- Page 7 Fig.4...
- Page 8 As a note, some people have suggested a small amount of cyanoacrylate glue applied to the inserted arm to prevent arms from self-rotating over time. At this point, your VHQ Hexbeam is starting to take shape! With the help of another person, pull the arms together as shown in fig.5 and secure the arms to the center post with the supplied Kevlar supports, and repeat this for all arms.
- Page 9 Insert S-Hook into the end of each arm Then to center post eye bolt Secure end S-Hooks with band clamps Close open ends of S-Hooks once installed Fig. 5...
- Page 10 You are now ready to place the wire elements for the VHQ Hexbeam for each band, starting with the 6 meter set first, and working your way away from the center post to ultimately install the 20 meter set last, as shown in fig.7 Be sure to pass each wire thru the wire support on each arm.
- Page 11 Fig. 8...
- Page 12 Now, it is time to place the arm to arm Intermediate Kevlar Support cords as shown in fig.9 Support Cords are mounted between the two arms in front of the beam. Front of beam VHQ BEAM ORIENTATION Note: Coax Standoffs are on the back of the beam Fig.9...
- Page 13 You are almost done, congratulations! Now place the ice cords on the arms and connect to the center post as shown in fig. 10 The VHQ Hexbeam is now ready to be mounted. Inspect the antenna and make sure all your work is secured.
- Page 14 Connect s-hook to top eye bolt ICE CORD INSTALLATION Add band clamp to middle spreader arm. Slide up the arm until slack is removed from the cord, then tighten band clamp.. Fig 10 Completed VHQ Hexbeam (Ice Cords in Place)
- Page 15 VHQ HEX www.vhqhex.com sales@vhqhex.com 603-731-7935...
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