(2021-07-05, 18:40)llowrey Wrote: Hello,llowrey, the top part is electrically connected to the bottom part, however in the past there where some that was not.
The documentation for the Blue kit indicates that one can use the 'built-in' antenna and includes a photo of the PCB with the rectangular section opposite the antenna screw terminal, and labeled 'Probe / Antenna' below, still attached. That rectangular section is not electrically connected to the e-field board.
It's been 25+ years since my coursework in electromagnetics so I'm a bit ignorant at this point. Is that separate rectangular section coupled in some way even though it is not electrically connected?
What, exactly, is the 'built-in' antenna?
Is it preferred to use a wire instead of the 'built-in' antenna?
To be certain that yours are, measure it using a DVM set to Ohms.
The best however, is to use a 100mm, 14 gauge solid copper electric wire. Connect it to the inner screw connector.
Remember to update your BO profile using Input 3. Inputs 0 - 2 is used for the H field.
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