[TowerTalk] Protecting Aluminum Antennas

[Patrick Greenlee]

Aluminum boats and aircraft are sometimes painted.  My Grumman Eagle 
canoe (all riveted aluminum construction) has some artwork done in blue 
paint that is holding up rather well. I bought the canoe used and have 
had it for over 20 years.  It is stored outside in the sun and weather.  
I have had to change the bow line due to UV but the paint lives on.  
Should be able to get similar results on aluminum antennas.

Patrick         NJ5G

On 3/18/2016 9:47 PM, Larry Loen wrote:
> 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.
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