Oh oh, now you started it Gene. :>)
I will give the first answer. No measurable difference at the other end.
73
Gary K4FMX
Gene Bigham wrote:
> I hate to sound stupid, but at that risk here goes.
>
> When I was in school for psychology one course on IQ and testing said, "IQ is
> what an IQ test measures." I have transliterated that into, "SWR is what an
> SWR meter measures." There are some pretty basic designs to measure SWR
> using diodes to detect voltages. There are also some more sophisticated
> designs and instruments to measure SWR which yield (relative) impedance.
>
> 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?"
>
> I suspect the perception is negligible and that any efforts at reducing SWR
> lower than 2:1 are futile, a waste of time, and fruitless other than for
> personal satisfaction. Is this a correct observation or largely in error?
>
> Let the flames begin.
>
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