[TowerTalk] SWR is what SWR meter measures

[Gary Schafer]

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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Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
> Gary Schafer wrote:
> 
>>But where does that "lost power" go?  :>)
>>
> 
> Converted into hot air... where else could it *possibly* go?   :-)
> 
> 

Maybe, maybe not. There is not enough information about the transmission 
line to say. Just because there may be 4% reflected power doesn't mean 
there is that much loss.  The reason for the "where does it go"

73
Gary  K4FMX