Yes Steve, paint part of the antenna black and another part shiny and you have a repeater. :>)
As I understand (very little) Maxwell's wave theory is ok but doesn't tell the whole story. The waves are made up of particles. Kind of dual mode so Planck's theory fits too. 73 Gary K4FMX > -----Original Message----- > From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Repeater- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Bosshard (NU5D) > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:15 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Shiny antennas (Black, Chrome and > Salmon Colors) > > I posted the comment about shiny antennas totally tongue in cheek and not > to > be taken seriously. A coating of aluminum oxide should have practically > no > effect on antenna performance. As far as particles vs waves, seems like > some theory fits particles and other theory fits wave theory (Planks and > Maxwells?) - I can get more info from our oldest son, AD5RN if needed - he > is studying that kind of stuff down at Texas A&M.. Steve NU5D > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups - Join or create groups, clubs, forums & communities. > Links > > > >
