Well I thought the same thing. I have a db408 that I have "treated" with plastic dip AND liquid tape. Long story but have several layers (about 3 or 4) of this stuff on there. Each layer I allowed to dry before putting on the next. In the pictures you can see that every joint (metal to metal) is protected by this stuff. I also went up the dipoles far enough for any possible egress of moisture. Might not be pretty, but think it will work. The pics are taken with the antenna temporarily on the side of my tower (not hooked up yet). http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/0GEcSFgRqZpJVmTlqpB72pv8w7tAZtRcCcnp5vmv6qVr44p8O-ZFzec_HaY2Ga6TgV2Yj_3lzSUfcMnhJ3JGc57pcJsE-k5gcErJ/pix/IMG_1277.JPG http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/0GEcSHs2jQFJVmTl6X_XYxKmmCUXuduBzeXqkRzKHC6GBZz7otBoFOgQDzYeQt3Umjq9dbwHhiGcSIrqsKi9wt2JEamLwVt1E_-7/pix/IMG_1278.JPG (remember, you might have to copy and paste it) This antenna has the bracing that wraps around the pipe, not the hose clamp style dipoles. So I drilled through the metal straps and into the pipe. After that I riveted each strap into the pipe.
Waiting for my "contractor" to get the go ahead from the county to replace a Diamond UHF antenna. 73, Robert KD4YDC --- In [email protected], "Craig" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Paul and others: > > Other than using Scotchkote has anyone used DIP-IT which is that > plastic coating sold in cans designed for dipping tools into to build > up a rubber coating on them. Like the scotchkote you would probably > have to put sveral coats on, but since it's a rubber base it may last > longer than the Scotchkote which harderns. > > Craig > > > --- In [email protected], "Paul Finch" > <dpaulfinch@> wrote: > > > > Ron, > > > ... > > The second part of making a new DB folded dipole antenna last is > sealing every nook and cranny of the antenna with 3M Scotchkote. I > paint at least two coats on every screwhead, coax end, nut, plastic > molded junction and anything that could be a point of bimetal > corrosion or coax water leak. If I could dip it in Scotchkote I > would. ... >
