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January 24th 05, 07:42 AM
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"wb0gaz" wrote in message ps.com... Preparing to install a Diamond VHF/UHF base vertical X6000A, and planning to paint it beforehand to a less visible color (here, dark green will be better than white). Is there any issue with this (affecting RF performance)? Does the outer (fiberglass? plastic?) white jacket have any dielectric characteristic necessary for antenna operation that would be affected by paint? Any type of paint to avoid (I was planning Rust-Oleum textured dark green.) Tks, 73 Dave WB0GAZ Dave I have tried to get some idea of the loss of dielectric stuff at RF by "cooking it" in the microwave for a short while to see if it gets hot. That may or may not be a method you could use to get more confidance about what paint to use. Jerry |
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