#$%^&*AU2013204543B120140731.pdf#####8 ABSTRACT A microwave moisture system is installed on the tray or handler of a cotton picker-baler. A transmitting antenna is positioned on one side of the handler and a receiving antenna is positioned on the opposite side of the handler in 5 such a way as the bale passes between the two antennae the amount of electromagnetic energy absorbed by the bale and the reduction in velocity of the electromagnetic signal through the bale are both measured by an electronic system. Either or both of these signals may be used to determine the moisture content of the bale. The point at which the bale is to be 10 measured for moisture is determined by inputs from a combination of position sensors which may include the microwave signal itself. By positioning the moisture meter across the handler of the picker-baler the present invention measure the moisture content of the bale that has been produced by the picker bailer rather than being located insider the cotton 15 picker.
