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I allways use 3M self aniling tape on the joints, but yes- paint the damn thing first so you can handle it without gloves down the road. The coating on it goes to s@&% in UV lite and it is like a bad fiberglass nightmare in no time. I used a PlasticKote cheap rattle can paint from WallyWorld...

Amateur radio had its bout with these "band robbers" and this broadcast foolishness- nothing new here. Bad radio practice, only asking for real trouble playing with this stuff in CB. fish

Good on ya and welcome! fish

If 45w is not enought to make contact- just adding power will probably not gain you enough in the area you are in. No cell phone coverage? A 2m/ 70cm amateur repeater on a hilltop in the area is the logical solution. Do the kids need to be licened operators- no, not in an emergency. They...

I have Barker and Williamson follded dipole that has been in the air for 5+ years. I am starting to see higher swr and a drop in watts out of my amp in some bands- 17 meter is my favorite band and my 811H used to blow 500-600pep, and now I only see 200 pep. 40 meters still sees 800 watts but...