[TowerTalk] TH6DXX Refurb

[Bob Wruble]

i recently bought some repl parts for a th-6 from mfj
and their svc and etc. and their performance was better
than hy-gain!

w7gg
 
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To: <w7zrc@micron.net>; <TOWERTALK@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 8:08 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] TH6DXX Refurb


> 
> I recommend that you disassemble every trap, tighten all 
> the coil screws, tighten the trap cover screws, and replace
> all the trap end covers.  They used to be avialable from HyGain.
> I hope they are still available through MFJ.  Be sure to tape
> the new end covers to prevent UV deterioration.
> 
> You may want to use emery cloth to clean the trap cover 
> connections.  If you are really ambitious, clean every
> tubing joint with either Scotchbrite pads or emery cloth
> and use Penetrox or equivalent.  
> 
> Check with HyGain or MFJ to get the latest dimensions.
> 
> 73 / GL,  Tom  N4KG
> 
> # # # # # # # # # # # #
> 
> On Sun, 02 Apr 2000 12:14:18 -0600 Rod Greene <w7zrc@micron.net> writes:
> > 
> > I'm rebuilding an older TH6DXX and would be interested in
> > any updates in terms of dimensions or reinforcements. I
> > will set it to optimize for the CW bands.  Will be on a 50'
> > tower.  Any tips or hints on the rebuild would be appreciated
> > too.
> > 
> > Rod
> > Rod Greene W7ZRC  ><>
> > 
> > 
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