CB whip antenna paintable?
CB whip antenna paintable?
Hey everybody, I'm in the process of installing an 8' stainless steel CB whip antenna and what I am wondering is whether or not it's OK to paint the antenna. I don't know much about electronics and radios so I figured I'd ask to find out whether painting the antenna would have an adverse effect on radio performance. I just have a strong compulsion to give all additions to the Pinz a coat of Swiss Army Green. Thanks, Chris.
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Re: CB whip antenna paintable?
Getting it to stick to something that flexible sounds like an issue alone.
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Re: CB whip antenna paintable?
Flexible is an issue without etching. Saw some self etching spray paint at Home Depot, don't know about that.
Stainless works with so many color schemes...why paint it? Just very curious.
Might try military web sites for an OD one already done.
Stainless works with so many color schemes...why paint it? Just very curious.
Might try military web sites for an OD one already done.
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Re: CB whip antenna paintable?
I'm not worried about the paint sticking, I just want to make sure it wont impede the performance of the radio, that's all.
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Re: CB whip antenna paintable?
It shouldn't have any effect on radiation performance, unless maybe it was very high-powered.
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