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Rick and others:
It was my understanding that it is best to have an SWR of 1 to 1.
However, 1.5 or 2 to 1 is also acceptable. It was also my understanding
that if your SWR goes above 2 to 1, you could lose transmitter power or have
trouble tuning your antenna. I do not use amplifiers, but I learned about
SWR when I studied for my technician license back in 1993. Others on this
list can let me know if my understanding is correct. Thanks.
Eric
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Subject: What is the highest safe swr?
Hi list.
What is the highest safe SWR?
The reason I ask is, when on 20 meters for example, I tune my SWR to 1.0 =
to 1, I get 700 watts out of my amp.
When I have an SWR of 2.0 to 1 I get 1000 watts.
I don't want to hurt anything, so I thought I'd ask here.
Thanks in advance, 7 3.
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