pistol2012
Newbie
I have a small 3volt PCB that transmitts signals for a reed switch.
I need to place the small 7cm wire antenna into a steel pipe which is part of the project.
I know that I can't place the antenna within the steel pipe, as the signal will just not get out from within the pipe, however I was planning on cutting a groove say 5mm wide into the outer wall of the steel pipe, and then fill this with some silicone or polyurethane that is non conductive and then finally encase the antenna within this groove.
I plan on filling the remainder of the gap with more filler / silicone and then paint the steel.
I wanted to know if anyone with experience in the RF field can advise me if this will work, how it could work if at all possible?
Tas.
I need to place the small 7cm wire antenna into a steel pipe which is part of the project.
I know that I can't place the antenna within the steel pipe, as the signal will just not get out from within the pipe, however I was planning on cutting a groove say 5mm wide into the outer wall of the steel pipe, and then fill this with some silicone or polyurethane that is non conductive and then finally encase the antenna within this groove.
I plan on filling the remainder of the gap with more filler / silicone and then paint the steel.
I wanted to know if anyone with experience in the RF field can advise me if this will work, how it could work if at all possible?
Tas.