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On Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:23:45 +0000
The Natural Philosopher  wrote:

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> What I learned was that theory is too simplified to actually be able to 
> design a real antenna: All our designs were field tested and adjusted.
> 
> I am not advocating Pringle cans.  I wouldnt use one myself. But I am 
> not so quick to rubbish them as you are.
> 
> RF propagation is tricky, and real world objects of no apparent value 
> often have enormous effects.
> 
> 
Prsumably you're saying Mythbusters-style "not proven"?



-- 
Bah, and indeed Humbug.

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