The plasma antenna was patented in 1919, but wasn't really practical
until recently.
On 2/16/23 20:09, Luke Ritter via BVARC wrote:
Probably possible. Just a highly RF transmitter optimized tesla coil.
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How about the plasma antenna?
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On Feb 16, 2023, at 5:05 PM, Mike Hardwick via BVARC
<bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
I personally like the sea water antenna.
Sea Water Antenna <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tIZUhu21sQ>
Sea Water Antenna
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tIZUhu21sQ>
On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 04:47:07 PM CST, Jonathan Guthrie,
KA8KPN via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org> wrote:
On 2/16/23 12:25, M Reiter via BVARC wrote:
> I have determined that the only common denominator is that antennas
> must be made from metal. and someone will let me know that is also
not so.
Not so. Any conductor will work as an antenna, including nonmetallic
conductors. I've even heard of antennas that are made of air
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