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On Sun, 11 Jun 2017 09:38:54 -0700, VE7RF wrote:
>## On a related note, why is it, when I increase the length of 50 ohm coax
>from my drake amps to the xcvr, that the
>input swr rises ?? Its flat with 4 ft or less.... but rises when say 5-8
>ft is used. Thats on all bands.
>
>Jim VE7RF
REPLY:
My understanding is that's a false reading caused by current flowing
on the outside of the coax braid. The true SWR does not change.
73, Bill W6WRT
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