Spring Antenna Maintenance

[N9JIG]

Well, it is that time of year again. Time to go out on the roof and wax the antennas and rotate the coax. The snow from last weekend has melted and it looks like we are done with that for the year.

I think I will try the Signal Master Wax this year. I had been using Larsen's Premier Antenna wax the last few seasons and, while it has worked well, it just doesn't seem to improve the signals as much as I would like. I noticed the signal strength from the discone is much lower this Spring than last, I suspect the wax has lost its sheen. I suspect that it is time to rotate the coax as well.

Has anyone been able to compare the different brands of antenna wax and can recommend one over the other?

Thanks!

 

[runslow]

Actually bikini wax works quite well. Signals are less fuzzy and the antenna is rapidly polarized.

 

[raisindot]

Actually bikini wax works quite well. Signals are less fuzzy and the antenna is rapidly polarized.

Does bikini wax give you better Brazilian reception?

Badaboom!

Suzie

 

[specman]

I use Hustler branded "Slik Stik" on mine. I've also found that the Shamwow makes a good buffing cloth for this.