no...but the performance of the C4XL is outstanding.
Stu -- WH6H
Chuck O'Neal wrote:
> Just wondering...were you able to measure performance before
> and after painting?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stuart Browne [SMTP:satcom@lava.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2002 6:34 PM
> To: wd3q@erols.com
> Cc: towertalk@contesting.com; force12talk@qth.com; leewical@lava.net
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Clarification Re: Painting a Roof Tower and
> Antenna?
>
> To hide my LM-470 and C4XL and 6m beam, I use a good quality exterior latex
> which I have mixed to match the background of my hillside. Its essentially
> a hunter green. I
> paint the antennas too so its all a flat non-reflective green. From a
> distance the beam dissapears into the hillside background and the tower
> doesn't stand out.
>
> 73's and Aloha,
> Stu -- WH6H
>
> "wd3q@erols.com" wrote:
>
> > Some clarification is in order.
> >
> > My concern is not corrosion of the tower, mast and antenna. It is to
> make them "stealthier" and not glint in the sun!
> >
> > While we hams might and likely do enjoy the prominence our antennas play
> in the sun, my neighbors might prove a bit less enamored!
> >
> > So the question is... what colors and paint brands/types do you recommend
> to paint the aluminum roof tower, mast and possibly antenna in order to
> make them less obvious!
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Eric W3DQ
> > Washington, DC
> >
> > Original Message:
> > -----------------
> > From: LEE R. WICAL leewical@lava.net
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 11:25:31 -1000
> > To: wd3q@erols.com
> > Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Painting a Roof Tower and Antenna?
> >
> > Eric:
> > Might I suggest you use "LPS" Cold Galvanize (85% PURE
> ZINC)corrosion
> > inhibitor paint, comes in a 14 OZ spray can and MAY be obtained at MOST
> ACE
> > hardware or HOME DEPOT stores I've found. It states a three-year
> > protection, but I've found it lasts longer than that. Only second
> painting
> > in 30-yrs. I've used it on my cyclone fensing too. I have much salt air
> > corrosion here in Hawai'i!
> > It is manufactured by LPS Labs, Inc 1(800) 241-8334 (who may
> suggest an outlet store near you)
> > Lee KH6BZF
> >
> > If you use At 01:12 AM 2/4/02 -0500, you wrote:
> > >
> > >I'm thinking about painting my roof tower and C3-SS and EF-140 antennas
> > >when I move things around up there this spring.
> > >
> > >Any recommendations as to color and methodology? I heard that GRAY is
> > >best, but am not sure where that suggestion came from. I'm on an 1/8
> > >acre city (all detached homes) -- we call it "urban suburban". Trees
> > >are in t 70 ft range.
> > >
> > >Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > >Eric W3DQ
> > >Washington, DC
> > >
> > >
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