Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
Dont use camo paint, most has metallic particles in it. On 2/23/2012 2:38 PM, Jim Patient wrote: Krylon Fusion but not red, brown, or black. Old hillbilly test is to paint a business card, let it dry, and microwave it. If it gets hot don't use it. Jim *From:*wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Eric Roth *Sent:* Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:03 AM *To:* WISPA General List *Cc:* supp...@webjogger.net *Subject:* [WISPA] painting an antenna Hi Everyone, We have a customer that we are putting in a ptmp 5.8ghz backhaul for wifi access points. Our customer is very big on aesthetics and would like to paint the omni that we are connecting the 5.8ghz backhaul AU to. Does anyone know what kind of paint they should use to paint the antenna with? I searched google and came up with epoxy paint. Is that correct? Thanks, --Eric Roth Network Engineer Webjogger Internet Services (845) 757-4000 www.webjogger.net <http://www.webjogger.net> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com> Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4827 - Release Date: 02/23/12 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Tony White Michwave Tech. Inc. 616-520-4117 800-264-2492 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
I have some experience. Hit me offlist. -Eric On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM, brandon jolley wrote: > Hi > Any Trango 900 Users out there that might be able to help me with a issue > I am working on? > thanks > Brandon > > ___ > Wireless mailing list > Wireless@wispa.org > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
are you looking to buy any Trango 900s? Then I may be able to help. On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 12:46 PM, brandon jolley wrote: > Hi > Any Trango 900 Users out there that might be able to help me with a issue > I am working on? > thanks > Brandon > > ___ > Wireless mailing list > Wireless@wispa.org > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
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Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to send them to my customer and let them decide how they want to paint it. --Eric Roth Network Engineer Webjogger Internet Services (845) 757-4000 www.webjogger.net From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:21 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna Quick answer... "stix" primer from Lowes A couple tips on Painting You must use non-metalic non-carbon paint, to avoid RF loss. As well, you must use a paint that bonds properly to your specific material Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, ABS. There are many types of plastics, and they each have their own chemical requirements for proper paint type for bonding. Many paint types used or recommended by radio manufacturer are paids for high production factory applications, and not typically sold in small quantity and often require sprayers. The easiest way to solve the problem is to use a "Primer". If you use the proper primer, then you have the option to use a wide varierty of inexpensive over the counter paints with worry free bonding. " Stix" is an excellent choice for Primer. Its sold at Lowes, inexpensive, and can be used over metal and most plastics, such as those used most commonly for Antenna radomes. After one coat of Stix, you can then paint over it with standard exterior household latex paint. We use Valspar Duramax Exterior Latex, with FLAT finish, also sold at Lowes. (You still need to make sure paint is non-metallic/non-carbon, which the Valspar is.) We prefer Flat instead of Gloss paints because, when an antenna is high on a roof, glossy paint will reflect the sun more, and make the antenna look like a bright light, and stand out like a sore thumb. Primers are also easy. You'll will only need one coat of paint over the primer. The paint should be applied over the primer before the primer is fully dry, for optimal bond. (obviously not when the primer is still wet.). Generally, paint can go on within 30min after primer applied. Using hardware store stock paint, allows you to save a bunch compared to specialty paint stores. For example, a common Sherman Williams or McCormick paint design for Plastic without a primer could easilly cost $150-$200 a can, where as a gallon of ValSpar is $30, and Stix about $20. What happens if you dont use a good primer, and just paint household paint on Plastic? Well, within 6 months, the paint will be peeling off everywhere and make a big mess. If you have a good place to paint in advance, sure there are many good choices for acrylics, enamels, or oil based. But using water based Latex makes for easy clean up, and easy re-painting if ever needed, which works well for field painting. Dont get confused by all the different paint types, that cobine types, for example acrylic latex, or acrylic enamel, etc. It doesn't really matter, when painting over Stix. As long as using the good primer, Latex should work fine. The other thing is, painting over a pre-existing paint with the wrong type can cause negative chemical reactions, and also cause poor bonding, or peel after words. The solution to that is to use the "Stix" primer. It can be painted over most factory paints without worry, and allows most paints to be painted over the Stix. The secret is the Primer, not the paint.. I'm not saying that Stix is the best, but I know Stix is non metalic and non carbon and meets the requirements for antenna painting. Many Primer manufacturers do not like to disclose what their primer is made of because its their secret competitive recipe, so its hard to get out of the manufacturers whether it is metalic or carbon based or the loss it could have to RF. Another note, Paint looks a different color indoor than it does outdoors. I'll mix it to look light, and then outside it will look to dark. So make it lighter than you think you should. Also note, its much easier to make paint darker, than it is to make it lighter. So if you make it to dark, it takes a lot of paint added back to lighten it up. As for color choice... I've had little luck painting to match the sky. The reason is the color of the sky changes depending on the time of day and the weather. If trying to match the sky, use a lite (almost white) sky blue. I prefer to match antenna paint to the same color as the building it is mounted to, because a perfect match can be obtained, so it blends in with the building, and does not stand out. Anythign a different color than the building will draw the eye's attention to it. Painting to the sky color only makes the antenna look transparent 25% of the day, when it matches the sky, and the rest of the day when it doesn't, it stands out. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wire
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
Quick answer... "stix" primer from Lowes A couple tips on Painting You must use non-metalic non-carbon paint, to avoid RF loss. As well, you must use a paint that bonds properly to your specific material Steel, Aluminum, Plastic, ABS. There are many types of plastics, and they each have their own chemical requirements for proper paint type for bonding. Many paint types used or recommended by radio manufacturer are paids for high production factory applications, and not typically sold in small quantity and often require sprayers. The easiest way to solve the problem is to use a "Primer". If you use the proper primer, then you have the option to use a wide varierty of inexpensive over the counter paints with worry free bonding. " Stix" is an excellent choice for Primer. Its sold at Lowes, inexpensive, and can be used over metal and most plastics, such as those used most commonly for Antenna radomes. After one coat of Stix, you can then paint over it with standard exterior household latex paint. We use Valspar Duramax Exterior Latex, with FLAT finish, also sold at Lowes. (You still need to make sure paint is non-metallic/non-carbon, which the Valspar is.) We prefer Flat instead of Gloss paints because, when an antenna is high on a roof, glossy paint will reflect the sun more, and make the antenna look like a bright light, and stand out like a sore thumb. Primers are also easy. You'll will only need one coat of paint over the primer. The paint should be applied over the primer before the primer is fully dry, for optimal bond. (obviously not when the primer is still wet.). Generally, paint can go on within 30min after primer applied. Using hardware store stock paint, allows you to save a bunch compared to specialty paint stores. For example, a common Sherman Williams or McCormick paint design for Plastic without a primer could easilly cost $150-$200 a can, where as a gallon of ValSpar is $30, and Stix about $20. What happens if you dont use a good primer, and just paint household paint on Plastic? Well, within 6 months, the paint will be peeling off everywhere and make a big mess. If you have a good place to paint in advance, sure there are many good choices for acrylics, enamels, or oil based. But using water based Latex makes for easy clean up, and easy re-painting if ever needed, which works well for field painting. Dont get confused by all the different paint types, that cobine types, for example acrylic latex, or acrylic enamel, etc. It doesn't really matter, when painting over Stix. As long as using the good primer, Latex should work fine. The other thing is, painting over a pre-existing paint with the wrong type can cause negative chemical reactions, and also cause poor bonding, or peel after words. The solution to that is to use the "Stix" primer. It can be painted over most factory paints without worry, and allows most paints to be painted over the Stix. The secret is the Primer, not the paint.. I'm not saying that Stix is the best, but I know Stix is non metalic and non carbon and meets the requirements for antenna painting. Many Primer manufacturers do not like to disclose what their primer is made of because its their secret competitive recipe, so its hard to get out of the manufacturers whether it is metalic or carbon based or the loss it could have to RF. Another note, Paint looks a different color indoor than it does outdoors. I'll mix it to look light, and then outside it will look to dark. So make it lighter than you think you should. Also note, its much easier to make paint darker, than it is to make it lighter. So if you make it to dark, it takes a lot of paint added back to lighten it up. As for color choice... I've had little luck painting to match the sky. The reason is the color of the sky changes depending on the time of day and the weather. If trying to match the sky, use a lite (almost white) sky blue. I prefer to match antenna paint to the same color as the building it is mounted to, because a perfect match can be obtained, so it blends in with the building, and does not stand out. Anythign a different color than the building will draw the eye's attention to it. Painting to the sky color only makes the antenna look transparent 25% of the day, when it matches the sky, and the rest of the day when it doesn't, it stands out. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Jim Patient To: WISPA General List Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna Krylon Fusion but not red, brown, or black. Old hillbilly test is to paint a business card, let it dry, and microwave it. If it gets hot don't use it. Jim From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.o
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
That's a good idea! Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Jim Patient wrote: > Krylon Fusion but not red, brown, or black. > > > > Old hillbilly test is to paint a business card, let it dry, and microwave > it. If it gets hot don’t use it. > > > > Jim > > > > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Eric Roth > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:03 AM > > To: WISPA General List > Cc: supp...@webjogger.net > Subject: [WISPA] painting an antenna > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > We have a customer that we are putting in a ptmp 5.8ghz backhaul for wifi > access points. Our customer is very big on aesthetics and would like to > paint the omni that we are connecting the 5.8ghz backhaul AU to. > > > > Does anyone know what kind of paint they should use to paint the antenna > with? > > > > I searched google and came up with epoxy paint. Is that correct? > > > > Thanks, > > > > --Eric Roth > > Network Engineer > > Webjogger Internet Services > > (845) 757-4000 > > www.webjogger.net > > > > > > > > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4827 - Release Date: 02/23/12 > > > ___ > Wireless mailing list > Wireless@wispa.org > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
Krylon Fusion but not red, brown, or black. Old hillbilly test is to paint a business card, let it dry, and microwave it. If it gets hot don't use it. Jim From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Eric Roth Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 10:03 AM To: WISPA General List Cc: supp...@webjogger.net Subject: [WISPA] painting an antenna Hi Everyone, We have a customer that we are putting in a ptmp 5.8ghz backhaul for wifi access points. Our customer is very big on aesthetics and would like to paint the omni that we are connecting the 5.8ghz backhaul AU to. Does anyone know what kind of paint they should use to paint the antenna with? I searched google and came up with epoxy paint. Is that correct? Thanks, --Eric Roth Network Engineer Webjogger Internet Services (845) 757-4000 www.webjogger.net No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4827 - Release Date: 02/23/12 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] painting an antenna
Any non metalic paint should be OK. Standard painting methods for the material apply. Some antennas are plastic, some are fiberglass. Make sure you don't plug any vent holes in the bottom though! marlon - Original Message - From: Eric Roth To: WISPA General List Cc: supp...@webjogger.net Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:02 AM Subject: [WISPA] painting an antenna Hi Everyone, We have a customer that we are putting in a ptmp 5.8ghz backhaul for wifi access points. Our customer is very big on aesthetics and would like to paint the omni that we are connecting the 5.8ghz backhaul AU to. Does anyone know what kind of paint they should use to paint the antenna with? I searched google and came up with epoxy paint. Is that correct? Thanks, --Eric Roth Network Engineer Webjogger Internet Services (845) 757-4000 www.webjogger.net -- ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
[WISPA] painting an antenna
Hi Everyone, We have a customer that we are putting in a ptmp 5.8ghz backhaul for wifi access points. Our customer is very big on aesthetics and would like to paint the omni that we are connecting the 5.8ghz backhaul AU to. Does anyone know what kind of paint they should use to paint the antenna with? I searched google and came up with epoxy paint. Is that correct? Thanks, --Eric Roth Network Engineer Webjogger Internet Services (845) 757-4000 www.webjogger.net ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Painting
I take great pride in hiding my cables and making everything neat and clean. I often 'compete' with the Dish installers in the area. My work always looks better. ryan On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:05 PM, Scott Carullo wrote: > Sorry I'm not answering your question but I had to mention this... > > Don't you find it odd that people always try to hide our stuff? Poles, > antennas, ethernet cables etc.. > > Then you look right there to the left and theres the power company giant > ugly wires coming from the pole to the large rusty pole on the building, > the large solver box with the meter below etc. To the right is the cable > company wires running across the entire roof from the far side down the > wall around the gutter then through the hole the guy drilled behind the > phone closet. Then there are the phone wires etc > > Is this not logical or is it just me :) They want us to make it invisible > but don't care what the cable, power or phone companies do. > > Scott Carullo > Brevard Wireless > 321-205-1100 x102 > > > > From: "Steven G McGehee" > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 PM > To: "WISPA General List" > Subject: [WISPA] Painting > > Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually > never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that > required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another > flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was > black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it > seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. > > My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better > option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not > concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't > take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best > method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the > weather. > > Thanks. > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting
Haha, that's a good point. One of the criteria we look at during site surveys is how can we best position the mount/unit for optimal performance but also least visibility from the ground? We're always trying to keep it hidden from the street or parking lot. Also thanks for the response Bob -- in about a year or so we'll probably check back to see if that cable is visible. It's somewhat hard to explain, but the cable sits far back enough from the parking lot/front of the building and there are so many other objects to look at that I wonder how truly noticeable our 24 gauge cable would be against the building if the latex coat did wear off -- time will tell, but I think if this comes up in the future we'll definitely go Krylon. Thanks. Scott Carullo wrote: > Sorry I'm not answering your question but I had to mention this... > > Don't you find it odd that people always try to hide our stuff? Poles, > antennas, ethernet cables etc.. > > Then you look right there to the left and theres the power company giant > ugly wires coming from the pole to the large rusty pole on the building, > the large solver box with the meter below etc. To the right is the cable > company wires running across the entire roof from the far side down the > wall around the gutter then through the hole the guy drilled behind the > phone closet. Then there are the phone wires etc > > Is this not logical or is it just me :) They want us to make it invisible > but don't care what the cable, power or phone companies do. > > Scott Carullo > Brevard Wireless > 321-205-1100 x102 > > > > From: "Steven G McGehee" > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 PM > To: "WISPA General List" > Subject: [WISPA] Painting > > Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually > never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that > required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another > flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was > black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it > seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. > > My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better > option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not > concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't > take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best > method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the > weather. > > Thanks. > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting
Or the DirectTV install bolted right to the roof on the front of the house with cables drapped everywhere. But we are held to a higher standard. The Internets are to be elegant and stylish. Did you not get the memo? Bob- - Original Message - From: "Scott Carullo" To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting > Sorry I'm not answering your question but I had to mention this... > > Don't you find it odd that people always try to hide our stuff? Poles, > antennas, ethernet cables etc.. > > Then you look right there to the left and theres the power company giant > ugly wires coming from the pole to the large rusty pole on the building, > the large solver box with the meter below etc. To the right is the cable > company wires running across the entire roof from the far side down the > wall around the gutter then through the hole the guy drilled behind the > phone closet. Then there are the phone wires etc > > Is this not logical or is it just me :) They want us to make it invisible > but don't care what the cable, power or phone companies do. > > Scott Carullo > Brevard Wireless > 321-205-1100 x102 > > > > From: "Steven G McGehee" > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 PM > To: "WISPA General List" > Subject: [WISPA] Painting > > Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually > never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that > required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another > flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was > black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it > seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. > > My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better > option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not > concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't > take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best > method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the > weather. > > Thanks. > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting
Sorry I'm not answering your question but I had to mention this... Don't you find it odd that people always try to hide our stuff? Poles, antennas, ethernet cables etc.. Then you look right there to the left and theres the power company giant ugly wires coming from the pole to the large rusty pole on the building, the large solver box with the meter below etc. To the right is the cable company wires running across the entire roof from the far side down the wall around the gutter then through the hole the guy drilled behind the phone closet. Then there are the phone wires etc Is this not logical or is it just me :) They want us to make it invisible but don't care what the cable, power or phone companies do. Scott Carullo Brevard Wireless 321-205-1100 x102 From: "Steven G McGehee" Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 PM To: "WISPA General List" Subject: [WISPA] Painting Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the weather. Thanks. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting
I've used the krylon pain for plastic on the UV rated black cable and it seems to cover and stick very well. Weathered perfectly over the winter, no cracking or flaking at all. The latex, I would bet, will start to come off in a short time depending on the freeze and thaw. Bob- - Original Message - From: "Steven G McGehee" To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 PM Subject: [WISPA] Painting > Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually > never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that > required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another > flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was > black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it > seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. > > My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better > option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not > concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't > take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best > method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the > weather. > > Thanks. > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Painting
Had a question about painting outdoor ethernet cable -- we've actually never had to do it before, but did today for a particular install that required us transitioning from one flat roof straight down to another flat roof about 35ft below. The brick was near-white, our cable was black, so I went with a nearly matching an exterior latex paint and it seemed to take to the Mohawk outdoor ethernet cable well. My question is, is Krylon (I think that's the name) spray paint a better option than exterior latex paint applied heavily with a brush? I'm not concerned with cost since this was a rare occasion for us, and it didn't take too long to paint with a brush. I'm just wanting to find the best method to ensure the cable stays painted for as long as possible in the weather. Thanks. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
Metal is fine in a microwave if it is carefully crafted to be the correct non-destructive RF length in all directions. It wasn't a special capability of the "Litton Microwave Oven." . . . J o n a t h a n -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Scottie Arnett Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 5:28 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome I have an old 1984 Litton Microwave that you can put metal in. It even came with a metal rack in it. Scottie -- Original Message -- From: "Robert West" Reply-To: WISPA General List Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:27:33 -0500 >Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do >"experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with >grapes. We have an odd household.. > >Thanks! > >Bob- > > >-Original Message- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Ryan Spott >Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > >To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not >owned by you. (that last part is key!) > >Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. >Press start. > >Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. >No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! > >ryan > >On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy >AP's, >> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has >> metal >in >> it >> >> Daniel White >> 3-dB Networks >> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >> dan...@3-db.net >> >> >> -----Original Message- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] >> On Behalf Of Robert West >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >> To: 'WISPA General List' >> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has >> it affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if >> the >Krylon >> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time >> and cash. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Robert West >> >> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >> >> 740-335-7020 >> >> >> >> Logo5 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >--- >- > >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> >--- >- > >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > > >--- >- > >WISPA Wants You! Join today! >http://signup.wispa.org/ >--- >- > > >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > >--- >- >WISPA Wants You! Join today! >http://signup.wispa.org/ >--- >- > >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >--- >[This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > > Wireless High Speed Broadband service from Info-Ed, Inc. as low as $30.00/mth. Check out www.info-ed.com/wireless.html for information. -- -- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -- -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
I have an old 1984 Litton Microwave that you can put metal in. It even came with a metal rack in it. Scottie -- Original Message -- From: "Robert West" Reply-To: WISPA General List Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:27:33 -0500 >Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do >"experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with >grapes. We have an odd household.. > >Thanks! > >Bob- > > >-Original Message- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Ryan Spott >Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > >To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not >owned by you. (that last part is key!) > >Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. >Press start. > >Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. >No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! > >ryan > >On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy >AP's, >> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal >in >> it >> >> Daniel White >> 3-dB Networks >> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >> dan...@3-db.net >> >> >> -Original Message----- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >> Behalf Of Robert West >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >> To: 'WISPA General List' >> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it >> affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the >Krylon >> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and >> cash. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Robert West >> >> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >> >> 740-335-7020 >> >> >> >> Logo5 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> > > >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > > > > >WISPA Wants You! Join today! >http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > >WISPA Wants You! Join today! >http://signup.wispa.org/ > > >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >--- >[This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > > Wireless High Speed Broadband service from Info-Ed, Inc. as low as $30.00/mth. Check out www.info-ed.com/wireless.html for information. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
They make cheap clay pigeons. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -- From: "Robert West" Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:46 AM To: "'WISPA General List'" Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > Yeah. There was a time when we looked forward to getting those AOL discs > in > the mail. One of the few families who liked getting them > > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Ryan Spott > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:30 AM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > > Ever nuked a CD-ROM? > > The metal gets hot, liquefies the plastic that quickly cools when you > press stop. You get some pretty cool lightning bolt patterns. > > ryan > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Robert West > wrote: >> Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do >> "experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with >> grapes. We have an odd household.. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Bob- >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >> Behalf Of Ryan Spott >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM >> To: WISPA General List >> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not >> owned by you. (that last part is key!) >> >> Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. >> Press start. >> >> Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. >> No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! >> >> ryan >> >> On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >>> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy >> AP's, >>> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has >>> metal >> in >>> it >>> >>> Daniel White >>> 3-dB Networks >>> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >>> dan...@3-db.net >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >>> Behalf Of Robert West >>> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >>> To: 'WISPA General List' >>> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >>> >>> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >>> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it >>> affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the >> Krylon >>> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time >>> and >>> cash. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> >>> >>> Robert West >>> >>> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >>> >>> 740-335-7020 >>> >>> >>> >>> Logo5 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> > >> >>> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >>> http://signup.wispa.org/ >>> >> > >> >>> >>> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >>> >>> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >>> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >>> >>> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >>> >> >> >> > >> >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> > >> >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> >> >> >> > > >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> > > >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscrib
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
Yeah. There was a time when we looked forward to getting those AOL discs in the mail. One of the few families who liked getting them -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Spott Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:30 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome Ever nuked a CD-ROM? The metal gets hot, liquefies the plastic that quickly cools when you press stop. You get some pretty cool lightning bolt patterns. ryan On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Robert West wrote: > Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do > "experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with > grapes. We have an odd household.. > > Thanks! > > Bob- > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Ryan Spott > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > > To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not > owned by you. (that last part is key!) > > Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. > Press start. > > Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. > No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! > > ryan > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy > AP's, >> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal > in >> it >> >> Daniel White >> 3-dB Networks >> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >> dan...@3-db.net >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >> Behalf Of Robert West >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >> To: 'WISPA General List' >> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it >> affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the > Krylon >> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and >> cash. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Robert West >> >> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >> >> 740-335-7020 >> >> >> >> Logo5 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> > > >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
Ever nuked a CD-ROM? The metal gets hot, liquefies the plastic that quickly cools when you press stop. You get some pretty cool lightning bolt patterns. ryan On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM, Robert West wrote: > Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do > "experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with > grapes. We have an odd household.. > > Thanks! > > Bob- > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Ryan Spott > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome > > To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not > owned by you. (that last part is key!) > > Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. > Press start. > > Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. > No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! > > ryan > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy > AP's, >> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal > in >> it >> >> Daniel White >> 3-dB Networks >> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >> dan...@3-db.net >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >> Behalf Of Robert West >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >> To: 'WISPA General List' >> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it >> affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the > Krylon >> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and >> cash. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Robert West >> >> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >> >> 740-335-7020 >> >> >> >> Logo5 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> > > >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
I've heard of using the microwave for testing plastics and other materials as well as paint. I've heard that sparks are one thing to look for but another and perhaps equally as important is heat. For example, if you want to make your own radome take a piece of plastic and put it in the microwave. If it gets warm it's no good. Greg On Dec 30, 2009, at 11:12 AM, Ryan Spott wrote: > To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not > owned by you. (that last part is key!) > > Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. > Press start. > > Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. > No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! > > ryan > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: >> I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy AP's, >> no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal in >> it >> >> Daniel White >> 3-dB Networks >> http://www.3dbnetworks.com >> dan...@3-db.net >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >> Behalf Of Robert West >> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM >> To: 'WISPA General List' >> Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome >> >> UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector >> radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it >> affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the Krylon >> for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and >> cash. >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> Robert West >> >> Just Micro Digital Services Inc. >> >> 740-335-7020 >> >> >> >> Logo5 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> WISPA Wants You! Join today! >> http://signup.wispa.org/ >> >> >> WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org >> >> Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless >> >> Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ >> > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
Hey, good tip, Ryan! We're used to sparks in the microwave. We do "experiments" as it is. The kids favorite is making plasma balls with grapes. We have an odd household.. Thanks! Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Spott Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 11:13 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not owned by you. (that last part is key!) Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. Press start. Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! ryan On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: > I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy AP's, > no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal in > it > > Daniel White > 3-dB Networks > http://www.3dbnetworks.com > dan...@3-db.net > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Robert West > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM > To: 'WISPA General List' > Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome > > UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector > radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it > affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the Krylon > for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and > cash. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Robert West > > Just Micro Digital Services Inc. > > 740-335-7020 > > > > Logo5 > > > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
To test for metal perform this experiment in a microwave that is not owned by you. (that last part is key!) Spray on paper plate, allow to dry, place in microwave for 10 seconds. Press start. Sparks? There is metal in that there paint. No Sparks? Pretty sure it is free of metal! ryan On Wed, Dec 30, 2009 at 7:44 AM, 3-dB Networks wrote: > I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy AP's, > no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal in > it > > Daniel White > 3-dB Networks > http://www.3dbnetworks.com > dan...@3-db.net > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On > Behalf Of Robert West > Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM > To: 'WISPA General List' > Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome > > UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector > radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it > affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the Krylon > for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and > cash. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Robert West > > Just Micro Digital Services Inc. > > 740-335-7020 > > > > Logo5 > > > > > > > > WISPA Wants You! Join today! > http://signup.wispa.org/ > > > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting Radome
I've used spray paint on radomes for licensed links before and Canopy AP's, no problem. Paint will only negatively affect the signal if it has metal in it Daniel White 3-dB Networks http://www.3dbnetworks.com dan...@3-db.net -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 8:42 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: [WISPA] Painting Radome UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the Krylon for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and cash. Thanks! Robert West Just Micro Digital Services Inc. 740-335-7020 Logo5 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Painting Radome
UBNT says it's cool to use the same paint for plastic on their sector radome. Like the Krylon plastic paint? Anyone go this route and has it affected your signal? I can find radome paint on the net but if the Krylon for Plastic from Ace Hardware works the same, would save me some time and cash. Thanks! Robert West Just Micro Digital Services Inc. 740-335-7020 Logo5 <> WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting LMR-400
Good, Thanks Joe. I was worried that the solvents might penetrate the cable jacket and do who know what. Joe Laura wrote: No worries. Might even give it a little shielding. hehe. Superior Wireless New Orleans,La. www.superior1.com - Original Message - From: "Jason" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: [WISPA] Painting LMR-400 Anyone ever do this? I had some that got painted with aluminized rustoleum today Now I am wondering what it'll do. Jason -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Painting LMR-400
No worries. Might even give it a little shielding. hehe. Superior Wireless New Orleans,La. www.superior1.com - Original Message - From: "Jason" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 10:24 PM Subject: [WISPA] Painting LMR-400 > Anyone ever do this? I had some that got painted with aluminized > rustoleum today Now I am wondering what it'll do. > > > Jason > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Painting LMR-400
Anyone ever do this? I had some that got painted with aluminized rustoleum today Now I am wondering what it'll do. Jason -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
