[TowerTalk] measuring and using the term impedance

[k1ttt@arrl.net]

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> K7PUC,
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> Alfred,
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> Call MFJ.    I used their 259 analyzer which is an  excellent product. Why
> don't you go buy one and a 4080V antenna and  let us all know what you get
> versus your method of measuring  impedance.  Then we all can shop and
> compare.
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> N0AH

the 259 provides the full complex impedance if i remember right.  by only
reporting the real part you are leaving off half the story.  to better
analyze what is happening you need to record and report the full r+/-jx
impedances.  otherwise you might as well just report swr since you are
throwing away what could be significant information that is the phase
angle part of the impedance.