From one amateur radio operator's idea to a brand in the WiMo portfolio.
Michael Falk, amateur radio operator with callsign DM2DLG, develops the first prototype of the Folding Beam out of personal frustration with the time-consuming assembly of portable directional antennas. The goal: a full-performance shortwave hexbeam that can be assembled tool-free in just minutes. IT-Service Falk, Mühlendam 7, 18055 Rostock, is the origin of the brand.
After extensive field testing and continuous refinement of the folding mechanism, hinges, and feed point, the Folding Beam reaches production maturity. The Broadband design by G3TXQ is extended with the flat-spreader concept, which enables lighter fibreglass profiles and a more compact packed size.
Portfolio expansion: a 2-Band version for the 10 m and 15 m bands is introduced, specifically for amateur radio operators with entry-level licences. The deployed diameter is 4.3 m; the packed size is identical to the full version.
The Foldingantennas brand has been part of WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH, Am Gäxwald 14, 76863 Herxheim, Germany, since January 2023. WiMo takes over development, production, and distribution of the Folding Beam and integrates it into the portfolio of one of Europe's leading specialist retailers for amateur radio and antennas. Production remains in Germany.
The 5-Band Folding Beam is continuously maintained and improved. Up-to-date manuals (as of 04/2026) are available for download. Sales are exclusively through the WiMo shop, with personal expert advice and Europe-wide shipping.
WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH has been one of Europe's leading specialists in amateur radio, antennas, and electronics for over 40 years. Based in Herxheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, WiMo combines extensive technical expertise with a broad product portfolio and personal service.
The acquisition of Foldingantennas secures the long-term availability of the Folding Beam, enables professional further development, and gives customers worldwide access to WiMo's established advisory and service infrastructure.
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