Tom, K1KI made a comment a few days ago about polishing antennas...
There's a company called Collinite in Utica, NY which makes a product
called "Number 845 Insulator Wax".
>From the Description:
"...When used on high voltage power lines it prevents dangerous
"Flashovers", which can cause power failures, fires, and explosions."
Finally! A way to stop those explosions I've been having in my back yard!
Living in Florida, I can't say that I've found a need to wax my antennas
(to prevent ice buildup). I CAN say that I've been using this stuff on my
car (it's "Clear Coat Safe"), and it is, without a doubt, nearly
INDESTRUCTABLE!
If anyone is seriously thinking of waxing their antennas, I believe that
this is the stuff to use. It would probably be a smart move in areas where
you do get ice/snow.
It's about $15 for a one pint bottle.
73,
Steve KC2X
<<<* kc2x@inspace.net * www.inspace.net/~kc2x *>>>
--
CQ-Contest on WWW: http://www.contesting.com/_cq-contest/
Administrative requests: cq-contest-REQUEST@contesting.com
|