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Re: SWR and Power readings RE: K2

Posted by KK7P on May 25, 2005; 3:46pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/SWR-and-Power-readings-RE-K2-tp378727p378729.html

> The question is, if the SWR is not 1:1, does the power reading which is
> based on the voltage in a 50 ohms load read high or low?

It depends :-)

If the SWR is 2:1 and is caused by low impedance (e.g., 25 ohm load)
then the voltage will be lower for a given power.  If the SWR is caused
by a higher impedance (e.g., 100 ohm load)) then the voltage will be higher.

Lyle KK7P

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