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An ERT (Encoder, Receiver, Transmitter) for monitoring the consumption of a metered commodity and having an ERT transmitter for transmitting a signal related to commodity consumption, the ERT transmitter being disposed internally in an ERT housing, the ERT housing providing for the transmission of R

An ERT (Encoder, Receiver, Transmitter) for monitoring the consumption of a metered commodity and having an ERT transmitter for transmitting a signal related to commodity consumption, the ERT transmitter being disposed internally in an ERT housing, the ERT housing providing for the transmission of RF energy therethrough, includes a passive radiator being disposed external to the ERT housing and being communicatively, capacitively coupled to the ERT transmitter and receiving RF wireless communications from the ERT transmitter for wireless transmission. The passive radiator includes a radiator device being disposed spaced apart from an ERT antenna and being communicatively, capacitively coupled to the ERT antenna for enhancing the reception and transmission of RF wireless communications by an ERT transmitter/receiver. A method of enhancing transmission and reception of wireless RF energy communications is also included.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ERT (Encoder Receiver Transmitter) for monitoring the consumption of a metered commodity and having an ERT transmitter for transmitting a signal related to commodity consumption, the ERT transmitter being disposed internally in an ERT housing, the ERT housing providi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An ERT (Encoder Receiver Transmitter) for monitoring the consumption of a metered commodity and having an ERT transmitter for transmitting a signal related to commodity consumption, the ERT transmitter being disposed internally in an ERT housing, the ERT housing providing for the transmission of RF energy therethrough, comprising:a single passive radiator being disposed external to the ERT housing and being communicatively, capacitively coupled to the ERT transmitter, the single passive radiator receiving RF wireless communications from the ERT transmitter for wireless transmission and radiating said RF wireless communications.