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Aluminum is the
most reactive metal. Damn, I thought Na was. Boy ya sure learn a lot on these groups. WG8Z Greg Z to thine own sound be true |
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Maybe this post was the inspiration for the one on rec.radio.misc from a guy
looking for a lump of sodium ! jw K9RZZ |
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"blair thompson" wrote in message
... I'm certain this question must have been dealt with before, but I recently acquired a Cushcraft R5 vertical which looks a bit weather-beaten. I was wondering whether, if I aerosol-sprayed the aluminum, elements, with an appropriate color, it might impair the performance of what is already a compromise antenna. I know radio waves don't care about appearance, but I would like to "tart it up" a bit. Thanks for any information. 73 Blair VE7HHH Blair, Here is another R5/R7 "clean and repair" web site. http://home.planet.nl/~fhvgeerligs/Ant/R5/onhr5eng.htm IF you do use steel wool, use a good damp cloth to remove any steel slivers that you may get. A very fine emery paper (400 to 600 grit) may be a better choice for corrosion areas. IF you are going to be near a salt-water environment a clear coat should be used. Greg w9gb |
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The Cushcraft manual addresses this --- at URL:
http://www.cushcraft.com/support/pdf/r5.pdf Since it is in pdf I can't copy it so -- check there -- Keyboard In The Noise Opinions are the cheapest commodities in the world. Author unknown but "right on" ------------------------------------- "blair thompson" wrote in message ... I'm certain this question must have been dealt with before, but I recently acquired a Cushcraft R5 vertical which looks a bit weather-beaten. I was wondering whether, if I aerosol-sprayed the aluminum, elements, with an appropriate color, it might impair the performance of what is already a compromise antenna. I know radio waves don't care about appearance, but I would like to "tart it up" a bit. Thanks for any information. 73 Blair VE7HHH |
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