For aluminum, anodizing is great as a finish since it does not create problems
with part fitment as there is no coating to deal with.
But, as mentioned below, it is non-conductive so would need abrasive work after
the fact on all the joints. I don't believe the process lends itself to any
kind of practical masking.
Al
AB2ZY
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From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Gallo
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 8:39 PM
To: Michael Clarson
Cc: TowerTalk@contesting.com; Bill Hein
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Crowd sourcing ideas on making antennas look better
The problem with anodizing is that it is non conductive
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73 de KG2V
Charlie
> On Oct 31, 2016, at 6:01 PM, Michael Clarson <wv2zow@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Bill: How about Anodizing? If not a choice, it should at least make
> the list. --Mike, WV2ZOW
>
>> On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 4:21 PM, Bill Hein <bill.aa7xt@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> This is Bill from Force 12.
>>
>> Had a customer ask about making a vertical antenna look nicer. Most
>> of us know that 'mill finish' aluminum tubing - as is typically used
>> in antenna construction - may have scratches and blemishes, which
>> don't affect the electrical performance but might have a cosmetic
>> impact when viewed up close.
>>
>> Power coating looks great but is not inexpensive. Spray painting
>> works fine at HF frequencies if one is careful to mask the
>> overlapping conductors before painting. Are there other viable
>> options short of painting to treat the aluminum tubes?
>>
>> 73
>>
>> BIll AA7XT
>> Glade Park CO
>> DM59pa
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