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Re: [TowerTalk] best way to shine up an old yagi?

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] best way to shine up an old yagi?
From: Cqtestk4xs@aol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:01:03 EDT
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In a message dated 7/12/2010 6:43:47 PM Greenwich Standard Time,  
xdavid@cis-broadband.com writes:

You can  rub it with Scotchbrite pads to remove surface oxidation,
> especially  where parts join, but WHY would you want it to 'shine'
>  otherwise?



Ah, but don't they look pretty glimmering in the sun...if you don't  have 
any neighbors.
 
I've always found the signals are louder with a new shiny  antenna.  It 
allows the RF to slip off better.
 
Bill KH7XS (soon to be QRT and QSYed to  K4-land)
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