[Amps] High SWR

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:39:22 -0400, Pete Smith <n4zr at contesting.com>
wrote:

>, but SWR, per se, is not 
>something to worry yourself about, so long as the amplifier can match the load.

REPLY:

I agree up to a point. The main villain with SWR, IMO, isn't loss, it
is the excess voltage present on the line. Most coax, even the RG-213
size, is rated for only 600 volts. If you have a 2:1 SWR at 1500 watts
you are living on the edge already. Go to 3:1 and you have crossed the
line. 

I won't say it can't be done, but a wise op won't.

73, Bill W6WRT