ms60ocb Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 First the Covid-19, then medical problems which us has staying in the cold country. My problem is we get a little liquid moisture and it freezes. Sometimes it freezes the Pathway solid resulting in one satellite being visible. Other times maybe nothing or some limited rotation. I can take Windshield De-icer to melt the ice but that was required 5 of the last 8 days. Anyone have a solution. I have thought of using a Glycol product but the Turkeys frequently the area. I forced to use the Eastern Arc due to trees or I would use my Trailgater. Jan 1, is suppose to warm to 32 degrees with sleet. I guess I need a plastic bubble??? Best guess I have 7 weeks before going south. Thanks Clay from NW Illinois Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SWharton Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 How about hose heat tape wrapped around it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chalkie Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Or how about a large trash bag, one of those ones for yard waste/leaves, over it. It would keep out the moisture and should be just as transparent to the TV signal as the black face of the antenna. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms60ocb Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Chalkie That may work Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbh Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Cover the beast with a tarp when ice is probable. You might try spraying the gears with silicone or teflon spray in advance; no idea if that will work. Actually...thinking about it... it might "see" through a tarp or windscreen if it's held above the dome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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