[Elecraft] Stealth antenna insulators

[Phil Kane]

On 6/18/2009 10:14 AM, Darwin, Keith wrote:

> Years ago, (while living in southern CA) I painted my 5BTV with
> light gray paint to make it blend in better.  Unfortunately the
> paint was somewhat conductive so the antenna didn't' work right
> after that, but it sure did blend in with the sky a lot better
> :-)

  There used to be a grey paint at Home Depot that was referred
  to locally as "Portland Sky" for obvious reasons.  We all learn
  that even shiny galvanized or aluminum metal parts turn that
  color after one or two rainy winters here.

  The trick in antenna painting is to mask the insulation
  before spraying (and don't forget to take the masking tape
  off!).


--  73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
    Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

    From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
    Beaverton (Washington County)  Oregon