[TowerTalk] TH3jr

[Tom Osborne]

Eric Moore wrote:
> 
> Hello Tower Talkers,
> 
> I just found the reflector and am enjoying it.
> 
> I just got an old beat up TH3jr.  I have cleaned it up (with steel >wool and digging silicone out of the ends of the traps) and replaced >the trap caps.  Is there any other hints for refurbishing this and or >any other ideas I should do prior to installing it.  I am going to >mount it on top of my house on a "chimmy" mount.  It will be approx. >33' from the ground.   I got it for $25 and am excited about finally >getting a "beam" is the air as all I have used thus far is Wires and >Verticals.  
>Thanks for any and all advice.
> 
> 73 de KC8CCA
> Eric

HI Eric.
I had a TH-3jr and it was a good little beam. Just remember, it is a
"JR" beam and don't try to run too much power into it.  I tuned my amp
up into mine by mistake and fried the traps.  Have fun and 73
Tom W7WHY

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