>I would to suggest a simple way of testing unknown material for RF
>properties.
>If I am not sure about how much RF a material will handle as a
>insulator, I just pop it into my Handy Microwave oven and let it fry for
>a few minutes. If no heating occures at 2.3 ghz it will handle RF at the
>lower frequencies with out any problem. However be selective because
>some material can damage the oven's High voltage diodes or kick the
>breaker.
> Ron W4WA
Putting a styrofoam cup of water in with the plastic material under test
protects the oven.
-Rich-
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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