Re: [amsat-bb] Vultures

[Geoff Matthews <vk2tfg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Kevin et al,
        I have found the application of a layer of grease to be a very
effective solution to "bird perching" problems. I must admit however, that
I've never tried it out doors and that it can be rather messy.

            73 de Geoff vk2tfg

"Bierney, Timothy K(Z99510)" wrote:

> I have a 3 element HF beam above my  sat. antennas.
> Up to 20 Black Vultures have found the HF beam to be a great platform to
> view the terrain.
> I have 2 problems. These vultures weigh up to 3 pounds each and they are
> bending the elements. Also they are covering my sat antennas with a white
> material.
> Does anyone have any previously used solution to bird perching?
> And does anyone know if the white material is bad for aluminum?
> I found a manufacturer of plastic spike strip to deter the birds.
> Anyone have experience with it.
> Tnx Kevin N6CWF Phoenix Az
>
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