Yes, I have often wondered why annodized aluminum couldn't be used. I
assume there is a reason. But it would sure help make antennas less
conspiculous.
WO7R
On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 5:03 PM, David Gilbert <xdavid@cis-broadband.com>
wrote:
>
> Why on earth would you want it to be shiny? Seems like it would be more
> of any eyesore to any neighbors that way. It certainly doesn't make any
> difference electrically.
>
> Dave AB7E
>
>
> On 3/18/2016 4:06 PM, Roger (K8RI) on TT wrote:
>
>> Is there anything that will keep an antenna shiny and bright, besides not
>> putting it up?
>> I have often heard clear Krylon mentioned, but from my experience, it is
>> very short lived. Three coats, allowed to dry between coats only lasted a
>> few months if that.
>> Around here (central MI) the shiny Al turns to a dull finish in a month
>> or two.
>>
>> Alodyne does last and looks good, if you like a shiny gold color and have
>> both time and ambition. I have used Alodyne on aircraft elevator hinges.
>> It's a very labor intensive (tedious) process. The antenna would certainly
>> stand out.
>>
>>
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