On 6/18/2009 10:14 AM, Darwin, Keith wrote:
> Years ago, (while living in southern CA) I painted my 5BTV with
> light gray paint to make it blend in better. Unfortunately the
> paint was somewhat conductive so the antenna didn't' work right
> after that, but it sure did blend in with the sky a lot better
> :-)
There used to be a grey paint at Home Depot that was referred
to locally as "Portland Sky" for obvious reasons. We all learn
that even shiny galvanized or aluminum metal parts turn that
color after one or two rainy winters here.
The trick in antenna painting is to mask the insulation
before spraying (and don't forget to take the masking tape
off!).
-- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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