> Gain is not VSWR is not Feedline Loss. They are three completely
separate
> issues. 73, Ward N0AX
I'd like to try to simplify this for a non-engineer type such as I.
1. If there is feedline loss then less signal gets from the TX output to
the antenna (and thus
to the listener -- you).
2. If there is feedline loss then less signal gets from the antenna to the
RX input (and thus
to the listener -- me).
3. If there is high VSWR then less signal gets to the antenna because the
TX (if solid state
and circuit-protected) automatically lowers the power output.
4. If there is high VSWR then feedline loss may increase due to heating
and radiation and
thus less signal gets to the antenna and directed towards the intended
receiver.
5. The more gain the antenna has the more the TX signal is magnified
(after adjustments
measured in 1, 2, 3 & 4 above).
6. The more gain the antenna has the more the RX signal is magnified
(after adjustments
measured in 1 & 2 above).
Do I finally have this clear? :-)
Thanks & 73, DavidC AA1FA
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