Don't forget to TAPE the trap end covers to prevent uV deterioration,
unless you enjoy taking your HyGain tribander down to replace them
every few years.
SS bolts / nuts can be purchased locally at most Fastener Supply
houses at low cost with NO shipping required.
Tom N4KG
On Mon, 04 Mar 2002 Lee Buller <k0wa@swbell.net> writes:
> At 07:57 AM 2/27/02 -0800, you wrote:
> >Is there wisdom to be shared regarding a TH6? I'm planning on
> >putting together an old TH6, and would appreciate any constructive
> >input. Perhaps balun, tuning, and dimensions to achieve the best
> >Front-to-Back, for both the CW & SSB portions of the band.
>
> I have a TH6DXX up for the last four years after I refurbished the
> antenna. Here is what I did.
>
> New caps and end traps.
> Tacked them on with a little hot glue as well (two points of hot
> glue)
> Threw away the BN86 Balun.
> Purchased the Balun from Radio Works (4 KW job)
> Attached the Balun with some hose clamps. Worked Perfectly.
> Replaced all hardware with Stainless Steel (you can get again from
> MFJ-Hygain)
> Cleaned an polished all connectors (used Dremel Tool, Steel Wool,
> and fine
> sand paper)
> Used Noalox.
> Set the beam up in the back yard and go everything verticle and
> straight.
> Then I drilled a hole in each element to boom clamp and
> screw in a
> self-tapping screw so there is a good connection and the element
> won't slid
> around when it is being lifted into place.
> Replaced the truss cable and turnbuckle as well.
> Measured three times for low phone operation. (Low phone gets you
> the best
> results for both CW and SSB on the TH6DXX)
> Measure three times....I hate going up and down with the beam. (I am
> still
> unhappy with 15 meters, but it works)
> Built a truss to raise the beam. (complicated tramp lashup the work
> OK)
> The end.
>
>
>
> >Also, I'll be transforming a TA33 into a TA34. Any hints and
> advice
> >on this one?
>
> Put it into the bone yard. I have one. You want it? Really, the
> TA-33 is
> a good antenna but very little F/B and not to mention gain. The
> TH6DXX
> (more than 25 years old) beats it every time. It is no Force 12,
> but it
> still gets out. I ran a TA-33 for years and was really disappointed
> with
> its performance. I might use it as a low beam but I doubt it.
>
>
>
> >Last but not least, I'm also reviving a old MA770. I've got it
> >completely disassembled, and preparing to replace the cable and
> >pulleys. Any advice or knowledge on pulleys and the cables? I've
> >also heard talk about lubricating the cables. Has anyone had any
> >problems in doing so? Has anyone been successful using different
> >pulleys? Any hints and advice on this?
>
> Be damn carefull. Those things can cut if your fingers, hands and
> toes.
> Think, think, think
>
> Lee - K0WA
>
>
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