difficult to assemble? The portable HEX-PAC array takes about 15 min. for someone familiar with the antenna. The first time user should expect to spend an hour or so. The 5-band HX-5Bi.... Lower noise 5. Smaller size 6. Lower weight 7. Lower wind load 8. Simpler construction 9. Easier assembly 10. Better durability 11. Better portability 12. Lower shipping costs... requires approximately 2-4 hours although some H-B users assemble the HX-5Bi in an hour or less. What tools do I need for assembly? For the HXL series and HEX-PAC portable array: 5...

weight, low wind load, portability, and ease of installation, the HEX-PAC is a most impressive antenna ... usually 2 "S" better than my dipole ... really like it!" Gene Socher, N9SW/7... enjoy hearing from you. Your input, has helped make the HEX-BEAM what it is today. (E-mail) Re: Lew McCoy, e-mail comments! Feb. 2000 "This antenna has changed many of my methods... of looking at antennas. Why? -- I have built, tested, and used hundreds of different antenna(s) -- I think I know pretty well that small antenna(s) are very inefficient when compared...