[Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report

Sun Jul 6 14:00:00 2003

Viagra is good for verticals.

Doug
W6JD

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom, W6WW" <[email protected]>
To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 4:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net Report

> 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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