Steve G3TXQ RIP
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Leo Shoemaker
Mike, AE8U, touched on the remarkable spirituality of Steve Hunt, G3TXQ. In my hundreds of e-mail exchange with Steve, much of it was on that subject rather than the very significant work he did on fleshing out the theory and performance characteristics of the hex beam.
The hex beam basic design was discovered by Mike Traffie (N1HXA) who also named the antenna in the early '90's. Mike developed the quite innovative nesting concept, the feed system and the basic architecture of the hex beam and offered it as a successful commercial product. The beam was featured favorably in CQ magazine. Without these basic concepts that occupied Mike's labor and the inspiration he attributed to the Holy Scriptures and the six sided snowflake, the later efforts of Steve on this type of antenna probably would never have taken place. Shortly after Mike's hex beam invention, a few home brewers such as W1GQL popularized the antenna on his web site with many tips on antennas in general as well as ideas for construction of a home made hex beam. Then Holger, DL7IO took things a step further with EZNEC modeling of the hex beam including a 40 meter model using the same basic design that Mike Traffie invented but showing how performance and SWR actually looked in detail. That is where I came in with construction plans on a web site building a homemade version of the original Traffie Hex beam which got Steve's attention. Steve and I swapped data, EZNEC files and other materials seeking to understand the parameters of hex beam performance. Then Steve, on his own spent weeks and weeks of experimental and modeling effort seeking to improve the bandwidth of the hex beam. This resulted in his discovery of the broadband configuration. He published his work in Antennex in December 2007. With his permission, I published three web pages on my web site, of Steve's work in explaining the Hex beam. Shortly after, Steve published his own web site with much more detail and updated findings in a section called Understanding the Hex beam. Meantime, numerous commercial offerings appeared and continue to appear around the world and today, the G3TXQ broadband version of the hex beam has become pretty much the dominant design of the hex beam. Steve continued to assist many in their understanding of the hex beam over the ensuing years and even after the onset of his cancer nearly three years ago. I will miss Steve as I continued to stay in touch with him, exchanging personal news and technical ideas concerning the hex beam. He was an inspiration to me and I regarded him as my mentor on the subject of the hex beam as well as a dear friend. Leo, K4KIO |
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Hi all, I was very astonished about the bad news of Steve, G3TXQ, passing away. I knew about is health situation but I hoped it was not so imminent. I came to know about Steve's SK on the RSGB Technical newsgroup. I posted a note on the major italian ham newsgroup. He was not well knwnin Italy but all those involved in the purchasing or confrinting th HexBeam appreciated all his information on such antenna and others, I am probably one or the first user of the G3TXQ HeaxBeam in Italy I purchase fron Ant MW0JZE. Condolences to his family and RIP Steve 73 Gian I7SWX |
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I was not familiar with G3TXQ, Steve. So as is my custom, when I want to know more about something or someone I turn to the internet. I found this website: http://www.karinya.net/cancer/
This was a log that was written by Steve as he battled cancer for nearly 3 years. This log was not only a journal of his fight with such a deadly disease, but more than that a testimony of his Faith. What an amazing man. I can only pray that my faith might be that strong if I am someday faced with similar circumstances. God indeed has an inspiring servant.
If you read this, be prepared to shed a few tears along the way.
May God bless the family of Steve, G3TXQ, and comfort them in this time of mourning.
73, Mike, AE8U
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Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 5:33 PM To: hex-beam@... Subject: Re: [hex-beam] Steve G3TXQ RIP
Very sad to learn of Steve’s passing. His redesign of the hexagonal beam was a wonderful contribution that benefited many hams. May he be long remembered and find great rewards in the hereafter. God bless him..
73, Mickey, K5ML
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Michael Leboeuf
Very sad to learn of Steve’s passing. His redesign of the hexagonal beam was a wonderful contribution that benefited many hams. May he be long remembered and find great rewards in the hereafter. God bless him.
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73, Mickey, K5ML
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Thanks for sharing the news about Steve’s G3TXQ passing. We all owe him a debt of gratitude. He has left a good legacy and I, for one, am thankful for the body of work he left. Rest In Peace Steve, in your Lord’s arms. Ariel NY4G On Jan 1, 2019, at 14:13, F5NZY f5nzy@... [hex-beam] <hex-beam@...> wrote:
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Steph Collas
Hi all, This is a very bad news! I am a happy owner of the antenna, you designed and Ant, MW0JZE, manufactured.RIP Steve... 73 de Steph, F5NZY Le 01/01/2019 à 18:57, Anthony David
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Ant DAvid
Hi all,
Sorry to be the bearer of sad news but just had this email forwarded to me form the CDXC forum.
Steve was instrumental in redesigning the Hexbeam wire configuration to what we know today as the Broadband Hexagonal Beam that has become so popular worldwide.
No one has more to thank Steve for than I.
He will be sadly missed by all that knew him.
Thanks for all your Help Steve over the years, RIP G3TXQ SK ;-(
73 Ant MW0JZE & Laura MW6INK
Not sure if Steve was well known amongst the DX community, but his call sign will live on in the wonderful Hex Beam design he created, I know he didn't design the actual Hex Beam but he modified it to be one of the best small antennas out there, and he was a great wealth of knowledge of all things Antennas,
He lost his brave battle with cancer last night,
Condolences to his family and Friends,
R.I.P Steve,
73 Trevor EI2GLB
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