My TH-3jr does NOT have that wire and it does not appear in the assembly
instructions.
Doug -- K0DXV
On 7/28/11 6:03 PM, Rich Arland wrote:
> H Gang:
>
> I have a very strange request for info. I inherited a Mosley TH-3jr
> tri-bander from Russ, AE4NY. The driven element has two (2) 7ft 3 inch pieces
> of multi-strand wire (NOT coax) in a very heavy insulation running from the
> SO=239 down each side of the driven element. I have never seen this before.
> The length does not equate to any ham band covered by the antenna (it covers
> 20/15&10M). As near as I can tell each piece of wire sits inside the aluminum
> tubing and the is connected to the coaxial connected but for what purpose I
> haven't the faintest.
>
> So, anyone have an idea as to why this insulated wire sits inside the DE on
> this tri-bander?? I have photos that I will send to anyone who wants to have
> a look. I don't want to attach them to this mssg as it is going to several
> lists. Any info or ideas would be of help as this antenna is due to go up in
> the air hopefully this weekend. Pls reply off list.
> Tnx
>
> 73
> Rich Arland, K7SZ
> Bent Dipole Ranch, Dacula, GA
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