[OKDXA] FW: [TowerTalk] Ice, Wind and Antennas

[Bert Aaron]

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From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Stan Stockton
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 2:46 PM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [TowerTalk] Ice, Wind and Antennas

I thought I would share some information regarding a special paint I have
been using for a couple of years.  It is Wearlon Super F1, icephobic paint.


It is made specifically so that ice will not build up on the surface.  My
experience is that although I did not do the very best job of applying the
paint, it works well.   It has a high content of silicone.  If ice starts to
form, it slides off pretty quickly.

The elements and the end pieces of the boom for my 40M yagi are painted with
this stuff and this antenna accumulates very little ice as compared to the
rest of the yagi antennas.  Although my antennas are all designed to take
well over an inch of radial ice without trusses and wind, all it takes is an
inch of radial ice and a 60 MPH wind and there are few antennas that will
survive.  

The Wearlon Super F1 costs $189.00 per gallon and a gallon would supposedly
cover 220 SF (with no overspray).  I'll answer any questions about it as
best I can but if you are interested in buying some, you should call Nick
Patenaude at Ecological Coatings in Clifton Park, NY.  His number is
518-664-3468.  He is a distributor and is very helpful.  

Stan, K5GO
www.k5go.com
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