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Insulation on wire will change its resonant length. Will this stuff do the same thing?? Food for thought... 73, Ted K2QMF On Sat, 14 Oct 2000 11:18:19 -0400 Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com> writes: >There has been a recent discussion on the Force 12 reflector about the >effects of icing. This stimulated my memory about some information >posted >several years ago by K3ZJ that may be of interest. Excerpts follow: > >"N7CL notes the existence of a hydrophobic paint product formulated >for >aluminum. His message was posted to the reflector. This I found very >interesting, and I tracked it down : it is still available, now called >Vellox, sold by Vellox Corp., 100 Park St., Ayer, MA 01432 ph. (508) >772-6302. Primer covers est. 350-400 sq.ft./gallon & currently costs >$92.00 >(discount for purchases of 25 or more gallons...). Top Coat covers >est. >90-120 sq.ft./gallon & currently costs $77.00 (discount kicks in for >100 or >more gallons [!]). > >...Spoke with the owner today and learned two additional >facts: formulation can be used on most materials, not just aluminum; >therefore can be used on steel (whether guy wires or tower itself). >Also, >not on price list but available is a kit of a pint of primer and >container >of spray paint, estimated sufficient for 20-30 sq. ft coverage, that >retails for $40. This might be about right for a contester's antenna >farm!" > >FYI > >73, Pete Smith N4ZR > >Contesting is ... Extreme Radio > >The World Contest Station Database >is back up and running at >http://www.qsl.net/n4zr > > > > >-------------------------------------------- >Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, >Inc. >Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 > >Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com >To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com >Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk >For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com > > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. -------------------------------------------- Force12Talk mailing list provided as a service by Force 12 Antennas, Inc. Force 12 Web site: http://www.qth.com/force12 Submissions: send to Force12Talk@qth.com To unsubscribe: send a blank e-mail to Force12Talk-leave@qth.com Force12Talk Message Archive: http://www.qth.com/force12/list/force12talk For problems with the list, contact n4zr@qth.com |
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