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TH-3JRS

Tri-band HF 3 Elements Beam

Covers 10, 15 and 20 Meters

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

Installation of this product near power lines
is dangerous. For your safety, follow the
installation directions.

The TH3JR-S is constructed of taper-swaged
aluminum tubing which offers low wind resis-
tance. It can be rotated with a heavy-duty TV
rotator. The light weight is ideal for rooftop or
lightweight tower installations. The antenna fea-
tures super strength stainless steel hardware and a
boom-to-mast bracket that will fit masts up to 2
inches in diameter.

General Description

The TH3JR-S antenna was designed for the Ham
who has space limitations but still wants top per-
formance on 10, 15 and 20 meters.

300 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, MS  39759
Ph:  (662) 323-8538  FAX:  (662) 323-6551

Specifications

Electrical

Forward Gain

Up to 8 dBi

Front-To-Back Ratio

25 dB

VSWR at Resonance

Less than 1.5:1

Nominal Impedance

50 ohms

Power Capability (Transmitter Output)

600 Watt PEP, 300 Watt AM

Lightning Protection

DC ground

Mechanical

Net Weight

21 lbs. (11.7 kg)

Boom Length

12 ft. (3.65 m)

Longest Element

27’3” (8.30m)

Turning Radius

14’9” (4.49m)

Wind Survival

80 mph (128 kmph)

Accepts Mast

1 ¼” to 2” (32 mm to 51mm)

Surface Area

3.35 sq. ft. (0.32 sq. m)

Effective Moment*

310 ft. lb. (53 kg-m)

Wind Load at 80 MPH

87 lbs. (39.4 kg)

Hardware

Stainless Steel (except for U-Bolts and some small parts)

Suitable Rotators

Hy-Gain AR-40 or CD-45II

*Effective Moment is defined as the product of the antenna weight and turning radius.

Summary of Contents for TH-3JRS

Page 1: ...s but still wants top per formance on 10 15 and 20 meters 300 Industrial Park Road Starkville MS 39759 Ph 662 323 8538 FAX 662 323 6551 Specifications Electrical Forward Gain Up to 8 dBi Front To Back Ratio 25 dB VSWR at Resonance Less than 1 5 1 Nominal Impedance 50 ohms Power Capability Transmitter Output 600 Watt PEP 300 Watt AM Lightning Protection DC ground Mechanical Net Weight 21 lbs 11 7 k...

Page 2: ...own in Figure 1 DO NOT tighten at this time Slip the boom sections into the boom to mast bracket until they meet in the middle Make certain the drilled holes on the reflector end are on top and close to the boom to mast bracket then tighten the bolts securely NOTE The reflector portion of the boom has holes drilled in it for the beta match Make sure they are on top when you tighten the boom to mas...

Page 3: ...e Measure along the boom 65 1 8 from the center of the reflector element to boom bracket and in stall the driven element to boom bracket Select the DE sections and slip the driven element in sulators onto one end of the DE1 sections 7 8 x 72 Now recheck the measurement and make certain all the elements are aligned evenly Measure 74 from the center of the driven element bracket to the center of the...

Page 4: ... of transmis sion either Phone or Continuous Wave CW Refer to the dimensions for your mode of trans mission Use the same mode for all dimensions Select the 10 meter reflector trap marked REF and a 6 tubing clamp and slip it on the end of Rl Slip the longest end of the 10 meter trap into the Rl section to the dimensions given for your mode of transmission Tighten the tubing clamp slightly See Figur...

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Page 6: ... as shown in Figure 6 After adjustment of the tubing lengths tighten the clamp with a 5 16 inch nut driver socket or open end wrench until the tubing will not twist or telescope VSWR Charts These VSWR curves are typical for this antenna mounted 70 feet above ground horizontally polarized Similar curves can be expected for this antenna mounted at least 30 feet above ground DO NOT try to tune this a...

Page 7: ...t 10 DE Reflector 10 REF Select the remaining DE tube sections and install as before Select the remaining director tube sections and install as before Select the beta match support insulators as shown in Figure 7 Select the beta shorting strap and install as shown in Figure 7 Tighten all hardware used with the beta match shorting strap and driven element Remeasure the dimensions between elements a...

Page 8: ...Figure 7 Beta Match Feedline Attachment Figure 8 RF Choke ...

Page 9: ...the drain holes in the traps are facing down and then tighten all compression clamps securely Make certain all electrical connections are tight Weatherproof your coaxial connection using Coax Seal R or some similar substance Slip the boom to mast clamp over your mast and tighten securely Wind the RF choke from RG 213 U or equivalent coaxial cable The choke should con sist of 12 turns with an insid...

Page 10: ...85142 1 Boom to Mast Bracket 1 18 385144 1 Boom to Bracket Clamp l 19 176232 Beta Match l 878685 Parts Pack 221S 1 stainless steel l 21 169339 Tubing Clamp 7 8 2 22 173370 Beta Shorting Clamp 1 23 358756 Clamp 6 Tubing 24 24 Not Used 25 455630 Caplug 1 2 26 455644 Caplug 7 16 6 27 463642 Insulator Beta Match 2 28 463767 Insulator Driven Element 2 29 520034 Screw Type T 6 32 x 11T rh 3 30 500160 Bo...

Page 11: ...r warranty provided the product is returned postage prepaid to Hy Gain with a personal check cashiers check or money order for 8 00 covering postage and handling 3 Under no circumstances is Hy Gain liable for consequential damages to person or property by the use of any Hy Gain products 4 Out of warranty Service Hy Gain will repair any out of warranty product provided the unit is shipped prepaid A...

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