[Amps] Does coax loss depend on SWR?

[Claude Frantz]

Randy wrote:

> Does coax loss depend on SWR?  Coax operating under high SWR must be able to
> deal with the extremes of current and voltage along the line, but are any
> more watts lost along the way than if the line was operating at 1:1 SWR?

In the case of standing waves, the loss of the line increases. Further, 
the power handling capability of the line is reduced, i.e. the line can 
only handle less power.

73 de Claude