Yeah, but will it work on 160m?

[NQ6U]

The Next Big Thing: antennas in your clothes.




The next generation of communications systems could be built with a sewing machine.

To make communications devices more reliable, Ohio State University researchers are finding ways to incorporate radio antennas directly into clothing, using plastic film and metallic thread.



Full article here. (http://www.sciencenewsline.com/articles/2011082215100022.html)

[K7SGJ]

The Next Big Thing: antennas in your clothes.



The next generation of communications systems could be built with a sewing machine.

To make communications devices more reliable, Ohio State University researchers are finding ways to incorporate radio antennas directly into clothing, using plastic film and metallic thread.





Full article here. (http://www.sciencenewsline.com/articles/2011082215100022.html)


Depends on the length of your.........counterpoise.

[NQ6U]

Depends on the length of your.........counterpoise.

In that case, I should be able to work the new 600m allocation.

[K7SGJ]

You obviously meant 600nm band, eh?

[KG4CGC]

Well that went homoerotic in a hurry.

[K7SGJ]

Well that went homoerotic in a hurry.

Not really. It took over 3 posts.

[NQ6U]

Not really. It took over 3 posts.

I believe that's a new Island record.

[n2ize]

It could possibly work if they weave a long enough conductor into the clothing. Doubt it would have any gain. I certainly wouldn't want to load my Globe King 500 into it while wearing it...

[kb2vxa]

And why not? Save heating fuel, wear an electric heater. Just be careful or AI, MIS HUEVOS!

[n2ize]

And why not? Save heating fuel, wear an electric heater. Just be careful or AI, MIS HUEVOS!

Exactly...more economical.... Instead of heating a whole building you just heat yourself with RF.

[N2ADV]

Imagine doing the FCC RF exposure calculation on that!

[W7XF]

Imagine doing the FCC RF exposure calculation on that!

Rare, Medium, Well Done, or Extra Crispy?

[VE7DCW]

You obviously meant 600nm band, eh?

Eddie.......you're obviously not into the so called Canadian jokes like a few of the others seem to rival in......:mrgreen:

[K7SGJ]

Eddie.......you're obviously not into the so called Canadian jokes like a few of the others seem to rival in......:mrgreen:


I am, but as I'm sure you have noticed, I try to do it with the utmost kindness and respect.

[kb2vxa]

You mean the utmost ratspecks don't you?

[K7SGJ]

You mean the utmost ratspecks don't you?

I didn't at first, but now that you mention it..................no.

[W7XF]

You mean the utmost ratspecks don't you?

No. This:

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