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Re: [TowerTalk] Paint Fiberglass antennas?

To: john@kk9a.com, towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Paint Fiberglass antennas?
From: Grant Saviers <grants2@pacbell.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:21:32 -0700
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The SteppIR poles are coated, and there is no recommendation for additional painting, but some folks do that.
I was a bit concerned about the UV longevity of the heat shrink that 
goes over the tapered sections joints and placed a layer of 3M silicone 
self fusing tape over them on my 4L.  That is in great shape after 8 
years, as is the FG coating.
The trombone elements IMO are effectively linear loading when the tape 
extends back towards the EHU on the 30 & 40m capable antennas.  From 
experience with my newer DB36 on 30 & 40, it is  sensitive to nearby 
loading effects, so there might be some retuning needed from a paint job.
Grant KZ1W

On 9/17/2020 04:16, john@kk9a.com wrote:
Do they have sunshine in northern Illinois - nearly every time I visit it's gloomy:)
I am wondering if antenna manufactures such as SteppIR recommend coating 
their products before installation? Do they use fiberglass with UV 
inhibitors?
John KK9A/4



Chuck K9LC

Thanks for all of the respones.  I'll be using some marine paint on the
antenna.  Although here in Illinois I may be able to find automotive
paint easier than marine paint.

Thanks and 73's

Chuck K9LC

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