In a message dated 6/1/2006 2:11:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
towertalk-request@contesting.com writes:
> If you are looking for values for your antenna, only use the transmission
line to connect the analyzer. Adding other components distorts the true
antenna values. Even a very long transmission line distorts (lowers) true
VSWR. Looking at this another way, if you are satisfied with true antenna
resonance and VSWR, then your rig and other components should be happy too.
If not, there is likely a setting that is incorrect (or a malfunction) in
one or more of the components.
Totally correct. Anything else has an effect, rarely positively.
Another point: Many (most?) of the "antenna" problems I look at are
problems with switches, jumpers, meters, etc. in the shack - NOT the antenna.
Cheers,
Steve K7LXC
TOWER TECH -
Professional tower services for hams
Cell: 206-890-4188
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