Hi Pete,
Losses and feedpoint Z add so they are effectively in series. Thats why we
quite often
see a 1:1 SWR at the base of a vertical over poor ground that has no radials
at all or not
enough radials. Z should be around 34 ohms (1.4:1) over a perfect
ground. The ground losses add to it bringing the value closer to 50 ohms.
ADD more
radials and the SWR should go up. (without a matching device at the
feedpoint)
73, Bob, W5AH
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Am I correct in assuming that the loss resistance and the feedpoint
impedance are in parallel at the feedpoint of a vertical?
73, Pete N4ZR
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