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Re: [TowerTalk] SWR is what SWR meter measures

To: K4SB <k4sb@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] SWR is what SWR meter measures
From: Gary Schafer <garyschafer@comcast.net>
Reply-to: garyschafer@comcast.net
Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 11:05:50 -0400
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But where does that "lost power" go?  :>)

73
Gary  K4FMX

K4SB wrote:
> Gene Bigham wrote:
> 
>>But can I ask, "What is the difference in perception at the receive end of a 
>>HF wireless signal transmitted with an antenna measured that has a 2:1 
>>(impedance either high or low) SWR versus an antenna that has a measured SWR 
>>of 1:1.2 or so - given you are working with the same antenna AND given your 
>>modern rig does not power reduce prior to 2:1 SWR?"
> 
> --------------
> Assuming the SWR is correct, you will lose 4% of the power
> transmitted. Say 40 watts at one KW out.
> 
> 73
> Ed
> 
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