FWIW, where there is 1 db of loss in a matched line, a 2:1 SWR adds an additional 0.2 db loss, a 4:1 SWR adds about 0.8 db loss. A 10:1 SWR results in an additional 2.5 db loss.
Ken WA8JXM On Dec 12, 2011, at 5:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I would avoid coaxial cable in any situation where there can be a large > impedance mismatch because of just the losses mentioned. Even though low > power might not burn up 3 feet of coax, that's still a chunk of power thrown > away. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
