[Antennas] SWR Isn't Enough

[fkamp@attbi.com]

This is a good example of why there is so much controversy over subjects
on this refelector.  Seems that everyone picks the facts to suit their
own specific situations and conlusions.  Seems you guys purposely ignore
the possibility that others may opt for more conventional solutions.

Of course there is nothing wrong with high swr on open wire lines. 
Trouble is most modern beam antenna installations do not use open wire
line so your conclusions and suggestions are worthless to a guy seeking
to run coax to a high performance beam. 

Then again I suppose grumpy old men are supposed to be pig headed,
stuborn and hard to get along with.  My appologies in advance to those
of you who are not old, grumpy, or men.

Regards,
Frank Kamp


Dave Shrader wrote:
> 
> Well, I started this thread with the sole intention of answering a
> question regarding a good 20, 17, 15, 12 and 10 meter 'beam' antenna for
> under $600. A Log Periodic fits the bill as a broadband driven array
> with gain, ease of matching and available at reasonable price.
> 
> SWR is NOT a MEASURE for any antenna!! The current generation of HAMS is
> VSWR paranoid!! Why, I run about 30:1 VSWR on 80/75 meters and I have an
> excellent 80/75 meter signal!! I have a VSWR of about 10:1 on 30 meters