AS-3588/GRC-206 VHF-AM & UHF-AM Antenna

[mac101]

I am cleaning up and repainting a VHF-AM and UHF-AM aircraft antenna today.

[mike_k]

I haven’t seen one of these before Mac, very interesting.

The GRC 206 is a serious bit of kit, I see that a few of them are owned by collectors in the states.

What are you thinking for a colour match for the CARC green paint?

Cheers,

Mike.

[mac101]

Mike,
I was waiting for my wife to get another can of flat green paint before I started.  I was going to sand the rough paint edges and apply paint.  I hadn't thought the antenna might have CARC paint on it.  Normally you see the "CARC" warning stenciled on the equipment.  I guess the safest bet is to repaint with flat dark green without disturbing the original paint.  When I get it mounted on the LR, I'll post a photo.

Thank you for making me aware of the CARC paint.

Cheers,
Mac

[mike_k]

No problem Mac,

Apologies, I didn’t realise that you are in the States!

I think just repainting it will be fine, it may be possible to get a good colour match in your neck of the woods as well.

Cheers,

Mike.