I realized my HI-Z Triangular I use for the diversity antenna wasn't working quite as well as it used to. I went to check & two of the three vented antenna amplifier enclosures were filled with ant nests of those tiny ants. One antenna amplifier had a solid mass of eggs 1/3" deep covering the antenna & ground terminals. I put sheets of Bounce in the enclosures to keep away mice, but didn't give a thought about ants.
I removed the ants/eggs and sprayed the enclosure & around it with .05 diluted permethrin (1Oz/Gal of 37% concentrate), the same stuff I spray the lawn with to kill ticks & ants. Came back in & checked the Triangular and it's back to 100% again; the ant nests were the problem. You can buy permethrin from many places, even walmart sells a diluted aerosol you spray your clothes with; let dry & wear and it kills (does not repel) ticks while you're in the yard/woods. You might want to check & see what wildlife is holed up in your equipment. Here's the link if you're interested: https://www.domyown.com/permethrin-sfr-368 -p-445.html?sub_id=1208 73, Gary KA1J _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
