[Microwave] Attenuation???
Mike Manes
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Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:05:13 -0700
No, but a real handy way to check uWave losses in "mystery"
dielectrics is to put a chunk in a microwave oven (along with a cup
of coffee to provide some loading for the maggie). If it gets hot,
it's lossy. If it melts, forget it.
I've not tried this with Delrin (acetal), but since it's a nylon
derivative, and nylon likes to absorb water, it may not be the best
choice for a wet environment. Polyethylene (Tupperware) is great, tho.
73 de Mike W5VSI
KD7JYK wrote:
>
> Has anyone experimented with Delrin at GPS frequencies? I would like to
> make a Delrin cover for my antenna and wonder about attenuation at
> thicknesses of 1/4" - 3/8".
>
> Kurt
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