Electrically Conductive Resonator for Communications

A method for using a conductive structure as an antenna comprising:

• attaching a conductive layer of a radio frequency (RF) resonator to the conductive structure at a given location;
• measuring the voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) at the given location for a plurality of different frequencies with a microcontroller and VSWR measuring circuit of the RF resonator;
• connecting the RF resonator to a transceiver, and tuning the transceiver to receive and transmit electromagnetic signals at a frequency in which the measured VSWR at the given location is less than 3:1.

The method of claim 20, wherein the conductive structure is covered with a layer of paint and made of a ferromagnetic material, and wherein the step of attaching the conductive layer is accomplished by using magnets to hold the conductive layer against the conductive structure such that electromagnetic signals are capacitively coupled between the conductive structure and the conductive layer wherein the paint serves as a dielectric layer.