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Re: [TowerTalk] Painting Rohn 45 Tower

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Painting Rohn 45 Tower
From: Adam Shirley WJ4X <wj4x@amsat.org>
Date: Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:38:34 -0400
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Strangely enough, plain old galvanized grey is pretty invisible against
a treeline. (Or at least it is from the road at my QTH) A fellow ham
here painted his black, and it's somewhat hidden, but the best one I
ever saw was actually camouflaged

73!
 -Adam




On 7/3/2011 5:31 PM, Steven Kerns wrote:
> I have just disassembled a 15 year old Rohn 45 tower.  It is in very good 
> condition and does not have any rust on it, but prior to putting it back up 
> at a new location I would like to give it a coat of paint.
> 
> I know Rohn has red and white paint made just for this, but since it will 
> only be up 50' I would rather go with a color that makes it blend into the 
> surrounding instead of being the focal point.
> 
> What type of paint is suggested for this?
> 
> Any and all input is appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Steve, N3FTI
> 
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