[TowerTalk] Caps (was: Hose Clamps)

[K8RI]

On 2/1/2013 8:58 AM, Patrick Greenlee wrote:
> Here in Oklahoma we have insects we call "Mud Daubers" (look like wasps)
> that tend to close off most any openings they encounter with mud which
> dries to a good seal. Unfortunately, the holes most often closed are
> ones best left open such as ventilation for motors, furnace flues, and
> on and on but antennas are sometimes targeted.
>

They really like Pitot tubes too and a plugged pitot tube can ruin your 
whole day ... or at least add a whole bunch of excitement!

That's one of those things you usually don't explain to your passengers 
until AFTER you are back on the runway.

73

Roger (K8RI)


> Patrick AF5CK
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Gardner
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2013 4:47 PM
> To: john at kk9a.com
> Cc: TOWERTALK at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Caps (was: Hose Clamps)
>
> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 2:35 PM, <john at kk9a.com> wrote:
>
>> I do not put caps on any of my antenna elements or booms. I have never
>> had
>> an issue from using nothing and I don't have to worry about moisture
>> accumulating.
>>
>
> What about spiders and other assorted bugs?
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