Foldingantennas Folding Beam 5-Band Portable Hexbeam for 20–10 Meters is a full-featured HF directional antenna based on the well-known Hexbeam principle – but implemented in a portable design optimized for repeated setup and takedown. Designed and manufactured in Germany, the antenna combines the broadband G3TXQ design with a unique folding mechanism that reduces the entire beam to a transport length of only about 45 inches (1.15 m).

Top Features

• Ultra-compact folding mechanism

• Tool-free setup in under 10 minutes

• High directivity and strong DX performance

• Lightweight, robust and weather-resistant

• Broadband 5-band design (20–10 m)

Folding Beam: A compact solution - for portable operations, holiday QTH operation or DXpeditions. Typical portable wire antennas can be quite a compromise: limited directivity, poor noise suppression and reduced performance in pileups. The Folding Beam directly addresses these limitations, with a turning radius of approximately 10.5 ft. (3.20 m), an actual antenna weight of around 13.2 lbs. (6 kg). Completely tool-free setup after initial assembly, the Folding Beam is particularly well suited for situations where a lightweight, yet effective directional antenna is desired.

Well-thought-out mechanical design

The Folding Beam construction is based on six flat fiberglass spreaders connected by locking joints. All elements, tension lines and mechanical components remain assembled when folded; complete disassembly of the antenna is unnecessary. The central aluminum support tube also serves as the feed structure and coaxial conductor for the elements. The entire design is optimized for repeated setup and takedown: weather-resistant aluminum components, high-strength PBT parts, stainless steel hardware and UV-stable fiberglass ensure a durable construction for portable use. The Folding Beam is supplied as a comprehensively prepared kit. Numerous mechanical assemblies are already preassembled, allowing the antenna to be built step by step using the detailed instruction manual. After the initial assembly, the antenna remains fully interconnected and can subsequently be assembled, disassembled or folded down compactly within minutes and without tools.

Designed for portable and temporary installations

The Folding Beam is designed for portable use, field days, holiday QTH operation, DXpeditions and temporary setups. It can also be used at a fixed location for limited periods but is not intended to be a permanently installed base station antenna. During extended periods of non-use, adverse weather conditions or strong winds, it is recommended to disassemble or fold down the antenna. The feed point is equipped with a standard SO-239 connector, allowing the use of common 50-ohm coaxial feed lines without modification.

Included Parts

• Complete central aluminum support tube with prepared feed point

• Inner conductor and matching connector piece for coaxial feed of the radiators

• Central hub for mounting the six spreaders, including eyelets for the tensioning cords

• Six fiberglass spreaders, each consisting of multiple jointed segments with end tips

• Wire elements for all five bands (radiator and reflector wires)

• Tensioning cords and support lines for stabilizing and securing the spreaders

• Element holders, universal clamps and insulating bushings for mechanical and electrical attachment of the elements

• Assembly hardware (screws, nuts, washers, SO-239 connector, solder lugs) required for full antenna construction

Foldingantennas Folding Beam 5-Band Portable Hexbeam offers a high-performance yet exceptionally compact solution for radio amateurs who want a directional antenna when operating portable or at a temporary location.

Folding Beam Specifications

Supported Bands: 20, 17, 15, 12 & 10m

Max. Power: 1500 W

Gain, free space: 5 dBi

Front/Back ratio: 20 dB

Rotation Radius: 10.5 ft. (3.20 m)

Weight: 13.2 lbs. (6 kg)

Antenna Type: Directional Yagi Antenna

Choke or Balun Included: No

Connector: SO-239