My recent post asking for recommendations between a log and a SteppIR that
claims 1:1 SWR across the band has yielded some interesting responses but
has also raised a question in my mind. "Why is SWR important?"
Take this case:
option A - I have an SWR measured at the output of the amp of 1 : 1 and I
have an indicated output power of 1 KW.
option B - I have an SWR measured at the output of the amp of 1.5 : 1 and I
have an indicated output power of 1 KW.
At the DX location, will the option A signal be stronger or the same,
everything else being equal.
Bruce K1MY
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