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Rocket's Guide to Antenna SWR for CB & Amateur Radio
Posted by Mark Russell on
1) Q : What is SWR ? A : SWR stands for Standing Wave Ratio 2) Q : Why is SWR important for my transceiver and antenna setup ? A : Your SWR reading gives you an idea of how well matched (or tuned) your antenna is to your transceiver. 3) Q : What if my setup has a high SWR, or I don't bother to check it ? A : You may not get the best range, and at worst you could cause damage to your transceiver. *Please note that no manufacturer will honour the transceiver or linear amplifier...