[Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report

Sun Jul 6 07:58:00 2003

I use Static Guard on all my antennas.  It reduces QRN and QRM by keeping
random electrons from sticking to the antenna, while allowing the signal to
radiate more purely.  RainX also improves performance by keeping water
surface tension from coating the wire, altering the dielectric constant of
free space that the antenna sees.  I next plan to experiment with Chlorox to
see if the "magic" translates into "mojo".  Would be interested in hearing
from anyone who has used wrinkle-reduction creams to eliminate sags in
long-wire antennas.

73,
Tom, W6WW
K2 #3453

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe P" <[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 12:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report

>
> Kevin Rock wrote:
> >    ... Maybe if I buff my antenna ...
> >    Kevin.  KD5ONS
>
> A high quality surf board wax (e.g. Mr. Zog's) applied sparingly from
> the feedpoint out about 10 feet in both directions will help keep
> electrons from sticking to the wire.  If you have a QRO rig, holding the
> key down for 5 - 10 minutes will warm the wire slightly and allow the
> wax to penetrate the surface of the wire.  For best results, apply weekly.
>
> :-)
>
> 73
> Joe
> KB8AP
>
>
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