Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-25 Thread wd8chl
Mike Morris WA6ILQ wrote: As to painting, the two major things to remember are: 1) color pigments are usually metallic. Avoid them. 2) the coating is fiberglass, and you get one chance, so don't screw up. If necessary, buy a quart of cheap fiberglass and coat a piece of 2 PVC pipe just for

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-24 Thread Gareth Bennett (Ihug)
To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting --- On Mon, 3/23/09, chris Inos chris_i...@yahoo.com wrote: From: chris Inos chris_i...@yahoo.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-24 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 04:59 PM 03/23/09, you wrote: I am seeking advise ...but if I can be pointed to the right direction, I will be most appreciative. This summer, I plan to take down my Cellwave Station Master (repeater antenna) for service, maintenance or painting. Over the years, moss and algae set in and

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-23 Thread Eric Lemmon
Chris, This question comes up quite often, but I will repeat the standard response. Go here: www.rfsworld.com/index.php?p=276l=1listName=applicationnotesindexVal=1 If you have any other questions about Celwave Stationmaster antennas, contact the Tech Support folks for more information. 73, Eric

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-23 Thread Rick Szajkowski
from memory 1 good boat fiber glass cleaner ( where gloves !! the glass splinters HURT !) 2 a good gel coat ( type of paint sotra again boat supply store) Make sure there is no metal in the paint ( or Gel Coat ) 3 after the gel coat a good sealer to the gel coat I dont think I would say

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting

2009-03-23 Thread Ralph Mowery
--- On Mon, 3/23/09, chris Inos chris_i...@yahoo.com wrote: From: chris Inos chris_i...@yahoo.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Asntenna Painting To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 23, 2009, 7:59 PM I am seeking advise ...but if I can be pointed to the right