Apparatus and method for attaching an encapsulated marker to a flexible hose, such as a hose or cable. The bottom part of said frame is provided with a plate identical to the plate and of substantially identical dimensions to those of the frame. A generally uniform adjustment arrangement is utilized to conform the assembly to the various users andor various exercise levels. A metalized antenna formed on the bottom surface of the substrate is coupled to the through-substrate via. An anchor extends from the substrate assembly.