Topband: 1/4 wave 160M wire antenna

[Jim Brown]

On 12/18/2025 12:48 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> SWR is not minimum at zero reactance ... it is minimum where the
> vector impedance ( (R^2 + jX^2)^.5 ) is closest to 50 Ohms (in equipment
> calibrated to 50 Ohms).

SWR is established by the match of the antenna to the transmission line, 
NOT to the transmitter, and it that match to the antenna that determines 
loss in the line. Thanks to loss in the line, a MEASUREMENT of SWR at 
the transmitter will yield a lower value.

73, Jim K9YC