[TowerTalk] SWR is what SWR meter measures

[Gary Schafer]

But where does that "lost power" go?  :>)

73
Gary  K4FMX

K4SB wrote:
> Gene Bigham wrote:
> 
>>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?"
> 
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> Assuming the SWR is correct, you will lose 4% of the power
> transmitted. Say 40 watts at one KW out.
> 
> 73
> Ed
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