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Plastidip ham antenna

 
Old May 23, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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Will plasti dipping a 2m/70cm antenna cause me problems with my SWR. Might even do regular jeep antenna

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Old May 30, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Al Gilliland
Will plasti dipping a 2m/70cm antenna cause me problems with my SWR. Might even do regular jeep antenna

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Probably not, but it depends on the antenna and what's in the dip. Is your dual band antenna just a 19" whip, or is it something else? What kind of mount are you using?
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