Today an inspector came onto my property and inspected my AM transmitter and antenna. When I became aware of his presence he was inspecting the loading coil.
As I approached he had just finished inspecting the antenna.
Though he was equipped to measure field strength with the antenna on his head he seemed satisfied that the part 15.219 rules applied.
All ended well.
Neil
You must have a great signal!
The antenna on his head?
I think the Telle Tubbies have ring antennas on their heads, was it like that?
I thought a search warrant or permission was required to enter a property.
How did he know about your installation?
Carl,
If you look closely at the second picture you will see the antenna on his head. Some may call them antlers.
Unfortunately, I think this deer was sick because he lay there for about two hours.
I know deer can hear and smell water sources from a great distance but perhaps they also can sense RF and are attracted to it.
P.S. The image hosting site I use is slow today so if the pictures don't load quickly be patient.
Neil
I hope the inspector recovers from its RF exposure.
That type of head antenna is known as a "fractal antenna".
Since I live near a zoo I worry about unscheduled inspections from escapees who find there way to my RF homing signals.
Maybe you were playing relaxing music and that made the inspector to lie down and have a sleep. You didnt by chance see a fat man and a red suit as well. They may have been there to see what you need for xmas.
Unfortunately, I think this deer was sick because he lay there for about two hours.
Good to know that at least one buck was spent at that antenna installation.
Fortunately you weren't skunked.
That looks like a Hertz resonator such as used in the early experiments by Heinrich.
A mysterious antenna installation hidden behind the shrubbery of an Ohio man has been causing wildlife to collapse after being drawn to an unknown signal.
Deers are falling around, and other dropped animals could be reported at any moment.
It is haunting that the animal in the photo made it to the tower before collapsing.
Bucks rub the itchy velvet off their antlers in the Fall. I have had bark rubbed off some of my smaller trees in the yard. We have an increasing deer population in SE Pennsylvania as do most of the other areas in the country. Search YouTube for deer antler rubbing. This one shows a deer rubbing a skinny sapling about the size of an antenna. They apparently rub their antlers against small trees and even low hanging branches. Maybe antennas too?
No damage to the antenna due to the "visit". I have seen some trees damaged from rubbing the velvet but I suppose the antenna was too smooth or else he didn't try it. It was unusual that after the second picture and I went inside the house he lay down again for a long time. Usually deer will bolt when approached. Maybe it is rut season and he was either worn out from partying or fighting.
Our city will not allow the County game people in to control the population and we have deer population tearing things up and leaving pellets everywhere. Though they are cute, they are a nuisance. Same with raccoons here.
Neil
I didn't think they could shoot an air gun.
Just realized I left out the YouTube link to the deer rubbing the skinny sapling similar in size to an antenna:
That is very strange that it laid back down again. Maybe it liked the music.