[TowerTalk] Stealth Antenna - paint it black?

[Michael McCarthy, W1NR]

Battleship blue/gray works very well also.  I saw an installation
where the tower, mast and antenna were all painted with ZRC
cold galvanizing compound (a dull gray finish).  Blended into the
hardwood trees real well.  If there are mostly evergreens around,
then green camouflage marine paint used for duck boats would work
well.  The basic rule of thumb is to match the most predominant
color in the background with a similar flat finish.

Mike, W1NR

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From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of WA4TUF@aol.com
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 10:44 PM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Stealth Antenna - paint it black?



Continuing my search for an unobtrusive beam ... (C3SS clear winner so far)

Highly reflective aluminum antennas stick out like a beacon especially at
low
heights.
Black Hamsticks and black chain link fence disappear - lack of color is no
color.

Is there any reason you could not paint an assembled aluminum antenna with
black spray paint?

WA4TUF
Buck
Fredericksburg, Va. USA

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