Hexbeam Gets a Spine

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My G3TXQ Hexbeam gets a new metal backbone to accommodate a VHF beam antenna. A byproduct is a much stronger antenna assembly.

October 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Antennas | No Comments

Priming Aluminum Antennas

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Painting aluminum successfully requires good preparation and an appropriate Zinc Chromate primer. I painted by 43 Foot Vertical antenna black.

January 25th, 2009 | Posted in Antennas | 2 Comments