I have a scanner discone type radio antenna i want to install and to blend in with the surroundings i was going to paint it ! if i use lead free paint will it be ok ?
2006-07-18 02:03:37 · 5 answers · asked by fedup2006 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
should be fine
2006-07-18 02:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Neil - the hypocrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its operation won't change a bit! At the frequencies scanner radios operate (below 1 GHz) the change in antenna impedance created by the paint will do nothing noticable. What will happen is the antenna will be de-tuned a little bit, but you'll never see anything change in your listening. Its one of those tekkie things .... not to worry. Worry instead about getting paint on your clothes while you paint the antenna.
Good luck! I'd favor blue paint ......
Bobinbelen
2006-07-18 03:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by bobinbelen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it, or not. Adding insulation to the outside of an antenna (I.E. Paint) will change it's properties slightly. You have nothing to worry about with a Discone, since the effect will be quite small. At lower frequencies, the effect is quite noticeable.
2006-07-18 02:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by megaris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 22:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by ikeda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be fine but you can now get ones that automatically blend themselves into thier surroundings! superb! Ive had one for several months. I put down though and now I can't find it!!
2006-07-18 02:09:15 · answer #5 · answered by i_b_moog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋